Brazil 20 Réis - Pedro II, 1699

Three Dots; Rio de Janeiro Mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Brazil Brazil
Currency Real (1654 – 1799)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 20 Réis - Pedro II
Year 1699
Ruler Peter II (Pedro II) (1683–1706)
Composition Silver (.917)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 0.6
Diameter (mm) 14
Demonetized Yes

Description

20 Réis - Pedro II from Brazil. Issued in 1699. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 14 mm and weighs 0.6 g.

Obverse
Crowned portuguese arms between dots without face value and legend around. (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, flanked by four flowers. (Under that sign was born and will remain.)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1699)  — Bentes 95.01 - D.G.P.REX.B.
ND (1699)  — Bentes 95.02 - D.G.P.REX.B.; axis inclined at 270º
ND (1699)  — Bentes 95.03 - D.G.P.REX.BD.

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