Heritage Auctions

20000 Réis – Brazil

Standard circulation coins

Series: 1849 Brazil circulation coins

Context

Years: 1849–1851

Issuer: Brazil

Period:

Ruler: Peter II

Currency:

(1799—1942)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 351,273

Material

Diameter: 30 mm

Weight: 17.93 g

Gold weight: 16.44 g

Thickness: 1.7 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.7% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

References

KM: #461

Numista: #36146

Value

Bullion value: $2585.67

Obverse

Inscription:

PETRUS II.D.G.C.IMP. ET PERP.BRAS.DEF.

1851

Translation:

Peter II, by the Grace of God, Constitutional Emperor and Perpetual Defender of Brazil.

1851

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Engraver: Carlos Custódio Azevedo

Reverse

Inscription:

IN HOC S. VINCES.

Translation:

In this sign you will conquer.

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Engraver: Carlos Custódio Azevedo

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1849	—	6,464
1850	—	42,256
1851	—	302,553

Series: 1849 Brazil circulation coins