Brazil 40 Réis - Pedro II, 1699

Rio de Janeiro Mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Brazil Brazil
Currency Real (1654 – 1799)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 40 Réis - Pedro II
Year 1699
Ruler Peter II (Pedro II) (1683–1706)
Composition Silver (.917)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 1.2
Diameter (mm) 16
Demonetized Yes

Description

40 Réis - Pedro II from Brazil. Issued in 1699. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 16 mm and weighs 1.2 g.

Obverse
Shield, crown, face value, without date, 2 vertical flowers. (Pedro II, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal and Lord of Brazil.)
Reverse
An armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross (Born under a steady sign.)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1699)  — KM#86.1 (Rio de Janeiro Mint); Bentes 91.01-91.04 (See Comments)
ND (1699)  — KM#86.2 (Pernambuco)

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