20 Réis - Pedro II

Features

Issuer	Brazil
Emperor	Peter II the Magnanimous (1831-1889)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1868-1870
Value	20 Réis = 1 Vintém
Currency	Real (1799-1942)
Composition	Bronze
Weight	7 g
Diameter	25 mm
Thickness	1.74 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	1889
Number	N# 3875
References	KM# 474 Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Portrait of Pedro II facing right, the emperor of Brazil between 1831 and 1889 with the date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PETRUS II D.G.C.IMP. ET PERP.BRAS.DEF.
1869
C.L.

Translation:
Pedro II, by Grace of God Constitutional Emperor and Perpetual Defender of Brazil
1869
C.L.

Engraver: Cristian Lüster

Reverse

The crowned arms of Brazil divide the denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering: 20 Rs

Translation: 20 Reis

Engraver: Cristian Lüster

Edge

Smooth

Mint

Point after 'RS'

Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium (983-2017)

Comments

In 1869, coins were minted in Brussels, Belgium, and these coins are differentiated by a point after "Rs".

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Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	Frequency
Undetermined
1868	90 360 000		$ 1.70	$ 2.10	$ 3.50	$ 4.80	$ 5.90		25%	No dot after RS.
1869		$ 1.80	$ 1.80	$ 2.40	$ 3.10	$ 4.30	$ 5.70	$ 29	87%	Some with no dot after RS; some (Brussels) have dot after RS.
1870				$ 2.10	$ 5.10	$ 5.10			9%	No dot after RS

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Price
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232249 Lot 62337	1 Dec 2022	1869 – Some with no dot after RS; some (Brussels) have dot after RS.	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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	Katz Auction 72 Lot 2749	21 Dec 2022	1869 – Some with no dot after RS; some (Brussels) have dot after RS.	AU	USD 12.84 (EUR 12.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 61 Lot 763	7 Jun 2022	1869 – Some with no dot after RS; some (Brussels) have dot after RS.	AU	USD 5.35 (EUR 5.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 63 Lot 3486	26 Jul 2022	1869 – Some with no dot after RS; some (Brussels) have dot after RS.	XF	USD 11.77 (EUR 11.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 61 Lot 764	7 Jun 2022	1869 – Some with no dot after RS; some (Brussels) have dot after RS.		USD 16.05 (EUR 15.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 57 Lot 721	19 Mar 2022	1869 – Some with no dot after RS; some (Brussels) have dot after RS.		USD 24.61 (EUR 23.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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