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800 Réis - Pedro II

 
Silver (.917) 17.93 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
Emperor
Peter II the Magnanimous (1831-1889)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1835-1846
Value
800 Réis
Currency
Real (1799-1942)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
17.93 g
Diameter
32 mm
Thickness
2.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#36171
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Decorated border by dashed ring.
Shield of the arms of the empire surmounted by Imperial Crown, flanked by branches of tobacco and coffee.
All the joint surmounted by the legend: IN HOC S. VINCES (IN HOC SIGNO VINCES).

Script: Latin

Lettering: IN HOC S. VINCES

Translation:
IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
By this sign you will conquer

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 800 Réis - Pedro II 1835-1846 coin from Brazil was used as a means of payment for the purchase of slaves, as Brazil was still a slave-holding country at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1835  1698 - - - - - -
1838  497 - - - - - -
1840  145 - - - - - -
1843  127 - - - - - -
1844  628 - - - - - -
1846  672 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 800 Réis - Pedro II 1835-1846 coin.