Brazil 2000 Réis - Pedro II, 1696 – 1697

Narrow Crown; Bahia Mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Brazil Brazil
Currency Real (1654 – 1799)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2000 Réis - Pedro II
Year 1696 – 1697
Ruler Peter II (Pedro II) (1683–1706)
Composition Gold (.917)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 4.08
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized Yes

Description

2000 Réis - Pedro II from Brazil. Issued from 1696 to 1697. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 22 mm and weighs 4.08 g.

Obverse
Crowned portuguese arms, value 2000 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, year (1696/97).)
Edge
Reeded.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1697  — Bentes 68.02 - Overdate 1696.
1696  — Bentes 68.01

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