10 Réis - Pedro II Countermark on 40 Réis KM# 381

€124,522.00
IssuerBrazil
Year1832-1833
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value10 Réis
CurrencyReal (1799-1942)
CompositionCopper
Weight7.17 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness0.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#428
Obverse descriptionPETRUS . II . D . CONST . IMP . ET . PERP . BRAS . DEF. Value 40 among florins, circled by wreath of tulips. Date and monetary letter `G` or `C` (depending on the Mint), separated by a point and between crosses. Above all, a general seal was applied with the numeral 10 in the center of the circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPETRUS . II . D . CONST . IMP . ET . PERP . BRAS . DEF.
(Translation: D. Pedro second, by grace of God, constitutional emperor and perpetual defender of Brazil)
Reverse descriptionIN . HOC . SIGNO . VINCES. Shield of the imperial arms containing to its internal armillary sphere of star necklace, surmounted by imperial crown and flanked by branch of tobacco to the right and coffee to the left, united by tie.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIN . HOC . SIGNO . VINCES.
(Translation: By this sign you will conquer.)
EdgeSmooth
MintC
Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil(1823-1833)
G
Goiás, Brazil (1823-1833)
Mintage1832 G - KM# 428.1 - PETRUS 2 -
1832 G - KM# 428.1 - PETRUS II -
1833 C - KM# 428.2 -
1833 C - KM# 428.2 - PETBUS (error) -
Catalog ID8565026790
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