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6400 Réis - Pedro I - Coronation of Pedro I
| Issuer | Casa da Moeda do Brasil |
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| Year | 1822 |
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| Value | 6400 Réis |
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| Reverse description | The imperial arms of Brazil displayed on a square shield, featuring a central armillary sphere encircled by a ring of nineteen stars representing the provinces of the Empire, all set against a horizontally-lined field. The shield is surmounted by the Imperial Crown of Brazil rendered in fine detail. Flanking the shield is a symmetrical wreath composed of leafy branches, tied at the base with a small ornamental device. The motto IN HOC SIG VIN, an abbreviation of the Constantinian phrase meaning 'In This Sign You Will Conquer,' is inscribed on a curved band across the lower portion of the central device within the shield. |
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| Mintage | 1822 R - 16 known - Rio de Janeiro - 64 |
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Pedro I was crowned Emperor of Brazil on December 1, 1822, barely two months after declaring independence from Portugal on September 7. The 6400 réis was the highest gold denomination in circulation, and the coronation issue was struck at the Rio de Janeiro mint to commemorate the event — one of the very few instances in the Western Hemisphere of a coin marking the establishment of a new monarchy rather than a republic.
KM#361 is scarce in any grade. The Rio mint's output in 1822 was constrained by both the political disruption of independence and limited bullion supply, keeping mintages low from the outset.