20 Réis - Pedro II Three Dots; Rio de Janeiro Mint

Features

Issuer Brazil
King Peter II the Pacific (1683-1706)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1699
Value 20 Réis
Currency Real (1654-1799)
Composition Silver (.917)
Weight 0.6 g
Diameter 14 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
315208
References KM# 85.1,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Bentes# 95
Rodrigo Maldonado; 2023. Moedas Brasileiras Livro Oficial = Official Book of Brazilian coins (9th edition). Bentes Edizioni Numismatiche, Ischia, Italy.

Obverse

Crowned portuguese arms between dots without face value and legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PETRVS . II . DG . PORT . REX . E . B . D .

Unabridged legend: Petrus Secundus Dei Gratia Portugaliӕ Rex Et Brasiliӕ Dominus

Translation: Pedro II, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal and Lord of Brazil.

Engraver: Amaro de Barros

Designer: Amaro de Barros

Reverse

An armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross, flanked by four flowers.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SVBQ . SIGN . NATA . STAB .

Unabridged legend: Svbquo Signo Nata Stabili

Translation: Under that sign was born and will remain.

Engraver: Amaro de Barros

Designer: Amaro de Barros

Edge

Smooth.

Mint

Casa da Moeda do Brasil, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (1694-date)

Comments

20 Réis = 1 Vintém

See also

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1699)  Photo Bentes 95.01 - D.G.P.REX.B.
ND (1699)  Bentes 95.02 - D.G.P.REX.B.; axis inclined at 270º
ND (1699)  Bentes 95.03 - D.G.P.REX.BD.

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Réis - Pedro II (Three Dots; Rio de Janeiro Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Réis - Pedro II (Three Dots; Rio de Janeiro Mint)
Heritage Auctions
2010 April Rosemont, IL CICF Signature World Coin Auction 3009
Lot 20375
Internet Archive
26 Apr 2010 ND (1699) – Bentes 95.01 - D.G.P.REX.B. VF
(Repaired Hole)
USD 805.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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