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Medal - Peter II Coronation, 'Pocrane'

Location Brazil
Year 1841
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Composition Pewter
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Obverse description Uniformed bust of Emperor Pedro II in left-facing profile, wearing a military coat with epaulettes and decorations in high relief. The surrounding legend reads PETRUS II. IMPERAT. BRASILIARUM along the upper rim. The engraver's signature J.D. STURZ. DIR. appears in the lower field beneath the truncation.
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Obverse lettering PETRUS II. IMPERAT. BRASILIARUM
Reverse description Bare-shouldered bust of Pocrane, a Brazilian indigenous chief, in right-facing profile, centrally placed in the field. To the left, crossed bow, arrow, and whip are depicted in relief; to the right, a crossed shovel and axe. The legend surrounds the rim, with POCRANE. 1841 inscribed in the lower field beneath the truncation.
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