fwo_346281 - BRAZIL 5.000 Reis Pierre II 1855 Rio de Janeiro
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Item sold on our e-shop (2015)
Price : 320.00 €
Item sold on our e-shop (2015)
Price : 320.00 €
Type : 5.000 Reis Pierre II
Date: 1855
Mint name / Town : Rio de Janeiro
Quantity minted : 47000
Metal : gold
Millesimal fineness : 917 ‰
Diameter : 19 mm
Orientation dies : 6 h.
Weight : 4,47 g.
Edge : cannelée
Coments on the condition:
monnaie nettoyée / cleaned
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : PETRUS II. D. G. G. IMP. - ET PER. BRAS. DEF..
Obverse description : Tête nue et barbue à gauche ; au-dessous, 1856.
Reverse
Reverse legend : IN HOC SI-GNO VINCES.
Reverse description : Écu du Brésil couronné entre deux branches composites.
Commentary
Le Brésil est devenu indépendant en 1822 avec Pierre Ier. En 1831 son fils, Pierre II, lui succède. Quand il est renversé en 1889, l'esclavage est aboli. Ce type a été frappé entre 1854 et 1859.
Brazil became independent in 1822 under Pedro I. In 1831, his son, Pedro II, succeeded him. When he was overthrown in 1889, slavery was abolished. This type was minted between 1854 and 1859.
Brazil became independent in 1822 under Pedro I. In 1831, his son, Pedro II, succeeded him. When he was overthrown in 1889, slavery was abolished. This type was minted between 1854 and 1859.