4000 Réis - Pedro II Narrow Crown, Bahia Mint

€1.00
IssuerBrazil
Year1696-1698
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value4000 Réis
CurrencyReal (1654-1799)
CompositionGold
Weight8.17 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Domingos Ferreira Zambuja
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#89, Bentes#63.01-63.04
Obverse descriptionCrowned portuguese arms, value 4000 and 3 flowers.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPETRVS. II. DG. PORTVG. REX. 4000
(Translation: Pedro II, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal.)
Reverse descriptionSaint George`s cross flanked by ornaments and date.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringET. BRASILIAE. DOMINVS. ANNO. (year)
(Translation: and Lord of Brazil, year (year here).)
EdgeReeded.
Mint
Mintage1696  - Bentes 63.01 - [flower] REX [flower]. -
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. -
1698  - Bentes 63.04 - [flower] REX [flower], overdate 1697. -
Catalog ID1524927870
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