20 Réis - Pedro II Countermarked 40 Réis, KM# 378

€162,669.00
IssuerBrazil
Year1835
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value20 Réis
CurrencyReal (1799-1942)
CompositionCopper
Weight14.2 g
Dimensions35.2 mm
Thickness2.6 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to4 October 1942
Reference(s) KM#437
Obverse descriptionValue in the leafy circle surrounded by legend, superimposed by a circular stamp containing the numeral 20 on a horizontal lined background.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPETRUS II D.G.CONST.IMP.ET.PERP.BRAS.DEF 20 1832.R
(Translation: PETRUS SECUNDUS DEI GRATIA CONSTITUTIONALIS IMPERATOR ET PERPETUUS BRASILIÆ DEFENSOR D. Pedro second, by grace of God, constitutional emperor and perpetual defender of Brazil)
Reverse descriptionGlobe in crowned shield surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIN HOC SIGNO VINCES
(Translation: By this sign you will conquer)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1835  - 1831 R -
1835  - 1832 R -
Catalog ID8538091740
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