Brazil 40 Réis - Pedro II, 1695 – 1699
Narrow Crown; Bahia Mint
Information
Country
Brazil
Brazil
Currency
Real
(1654 – 1799)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
40 Réis - Pedro II
Year
1695 – 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 from 1695 to 1699. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 16 mm and weighs 1.2 g.
- Obverse
- Legend surrounding crowned Portuguese arms flanked by value on left and flower surrounded by dots on left. (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 (1695-1699) | — | Bentes 90.01 - REX. B. D; vertical flower. | 100% | |
| ND (1695-1699) | — | Bentes 90.02 - REX. B. D; oblique flower. | ||
| ND (1695-1699) | — | Bentes 90.03 - REX. 'E. B. D; vertical flower. |
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