Brazil 5000 Réis - Pedro II, 1854 – 1859
Information
Country
Brazil
Brazil
Currency
Real
(1799 – 1942)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5000 Réis - Pedro II
Year
1854 – 1859
Ruler
Peter II the Magnanimous
(1831–1889)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
4.4824
Diameter (mm)
19.5
Thickness (mm)
0.9
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5000 Réis - Pedro II from Brazil. Issued from 1854 to 1859. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 19.5 mm and weighs 4.48 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Pedro II left, flanked left and right by legend: PETRUS II.D.G.C.IMP. ET PERP.BRAS.DEF. Below the head is the date of 1859.
- Reverse
- Coat of arms of the Second Empire of Brazil, topped by the legend: IN HOC SIG- -NO VINCES.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1859 | 493 | — | € 3400,00 | Crown with thorns | 15% | |
| 1858 | 1.1K | — | — | Crown with thorns | 12% | |
| 1857 | 4.6K | € 1700,00 | — | Crown with thorns and pearls | 12% | |
| 1856 | 27.4K | € 370,00 | € 480,00 | Crown with thorns and pearls | 23% | |
| 1855 | 46.5K | € 340,00 | € 430,00 | Crown with thorns and pearls | 58% | |
| 1854 | 20.7K | € 320,00 | € 480,00 | Crown with thorns and pearls | 42% |
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