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Denomination:

1000 Reis (about Reis)

Metal:

Silver

State:

Brazil

Issue year(s):

1876

Catalog reference:

KM-481 (1)

1876, Brazil, Pedro II. Beautiful Silver 1000 Reis Coin.

Mint Years: 1876
Reference: KM-481.
Denominations: 1000 Reis
Material: Silver (.917)
Weight: 12.75gm
Diameter: 30mm

Obverse: Bust of Pedro II as Emperor of of Brazil left.
Legend: PETRUS II D.G . C . IMP. - ET PERP . BRAS . DEF (globe) 1876 (cross)

Reverse: Crowned Brazilian shield within wreath. Value, flanked by privy marks (caduceus/scales) below.
Legend: DECRETO – DE 1870 – 1000 REIS

Pedro II, pronounced, or Dom Pedro de Alcântara; December 2, 1825 – December 5, 1891) was the second and last Emperor of Brazil, having ruled for almost 50 years. His name in full was Pedro de Alcântara João Carlos Leopoldo Salvador Bibiano Francisco Xavier de Paula Leocádio Miguel Gabriel Rafael Gonzaga de Bragança e Habsburgo, By the Grace of God and Unanimous Acclamation of the People, Constitutional Emperor and Perpetual Defender of Brazil.

When anglicised, his name would be Peter II of Brazil, full name Peter of Alcantara John Charles Leopold Salvador Vivian Francis Xavier of Paula Leocadio Michael Gabriel Raphael Gonzaga of Braganza and Habsburg.

He was born on December 2, 1825, in Rio de Janeiro, the seventh child of Emperor Pedro I of Brazil and Archduchess Maria Leopoldina of Austria.

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