20 Reis 1823-1831 [Brazil]

Coins-America

Reverse
In the central part - the coat of arms of the Brazilian Empire, pattern of 1822-1831 - a shield surmounted by a crown. Along the left arc of the coin's edge is depicted a coffee branch, on the right - a tobacco branch, which cross at the bottom and are tied with a bow. Above, below, and to the right along the rim is an inscription in Latin: "IN HOC SIGNO VINCES" - "IN THIS SIGN YOU SHALL CONQUER". Decorative raised denticles are placed along the rim edges.
Obverse
In the central part is depicted a wreath of coffee leaves and berries. Inside - the numeral: "20". Along the arc of the coin's edge is text in Portuguese: "PETRUS.I.D.G.CONST.IMPET.PERP.BRAS.DEF" - "PEDRO I BY THE GRACE OF GOD CONSTITUTIONAL EMPEROR AND PERPETUAL DEFENDER OF BRAZIL", below: "1824R" - the year of mintage and the mintmark of the Rio de Janeiro mint. Decorative raised denticles are placed along the rim edges.