Brazil 4000 Réis - Pedro II, 1696 – 1698
Narrow Crown; Bahia Mint
Information
Country
Brazil
Brazil
Currency
Real
(1654 – 1799)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
4000 Réis - Pedro II
Year
1696 – 1698
Ruler
Peter II (Pedro II)
(1683–1706)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
8.17
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
4000 Réis - Pedro II from Brazil. Issued from 1696 to 1698. Struck in Gold. Measures 27 mm and weighs 8.17 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned portuguese arms, value 4000 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 (year here).)
- Edge
- Reeded.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | au | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1698 | — | € 2200,00 | Bentes 63.04 - [flower] REX [flower], overdate 1697. | ||
| 1697 | — | — | Bentes 63.02 - [flower] REX [flower]; Big narrow crown. | ||
| 1697 | — | — | Bentes 63.02 - [flower] REX [flower]; Small narrow crown. | ||
| 1697 | — | — | Bentes 63.03 - [flower] REX [hook]; Small narrow crown. | ||
| 1696 | — | — | Bentes 63.01 - [flower] REX [flower]. |
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