Brazil 1000 Réis - Pedro II, 1696

Narrow Crown; Bahia Mint

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Information

Country Brazil Brazil
Currency Real (1654 – 1799)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1000 Réis - Pedro II
Year 1696
Ruler Peter II (Pedro II) (1683–1706)
Composition Gold (.917)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 2.04
Diameter (mm) 18
Demonetized Yes

Description

1000 Réis - Pedro II from Brazil. Issued in 1696. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 18 mm and weighs 2.04 g.

Obverse
Shield topped by crown, value 1000 and 3 flowers. (Pedro II, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal.)
Reverse
Saint George's cross flanked by ornaments and date. (and Lord of Brazil.)
Edge
Reeded.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1696  Unique; only 1 Piece Known.

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