20 Reis 1786-1799 [Brazil]

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20 Reis 1786-1799 [Brazil]
  • Country: Brazil
  • Shape: Round
  • Weight: 14.34 g
  • Metal: Copper
  • Designation: Cu
  • Denomination: 20 Reis
  • Currency unit: Reis
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Summary: KM# 216
  • Diameter: 36 mm
  • Reverse
    In the central part is a globe, with a ribbon in the background. Along the upper edge of the coin is an inscription in Latin: "PECUNIA.TOTUM CIRCUMIT.ORBEM" - "MONEY CIRCULATES AROUND THE WORLD".
  • Obverse
    In the central part is the number 20 in Roman numerals: "XX", above it is a crown, below - the year of minting: "1787". To the right, bottom, and left along the edge is text in Latin: "MARIA I D G P ET BRASILIÆ REGINA" - "MARIA I BY THE GRACE OF GOD QUEEN OF PORTUGAL AND BRAZIL". Decorative raised denticles are placed along the rim.

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