Medal - Casa da Moeda Inauguration of the Paper Mill

€129,314.00
LocationBrazil
Year1969
TypeCommemorative medals
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight5.3 g
Diameter22.7 mm
Thickness1.3 mm
ShapeRound with a loop
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSerrated with eyelets at the top of the piece.
PeriodFederative Republic of Brazil (1967-date)
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Obverse descriptionLegend in semi-circle by countering the upper hemisphere of the border, with the words CASA DA MOEDA. In the center the image of the gates of the, then, Casa da Moeda do Brasil, now National Archive of Brazil.
Obverse letteringCASA DA MOEDA
(Translation: Coin House)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionPlain background with a lettered lettering in relief, read from top to bottom, with the words INAUGURAÇÃO DA FÁBRICA DE PAPEL MOEDA, on the date 14.4.1969.
Reverse letteringINAUGURAÇÃO DA FÁBRICA DE PAPEL MOEDA 14.4.1969
(Translation: INAUGURATION FROM THE FACTORY OF PAPER CURRENCY 4.14.1969)
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverCasa da Moeda do Brasil, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (1694-date)
Mintage1969  - 14.4.1969 -
Catalog ID1125969160
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