1000 Reis 1922, 100 Years of Brazilian Independence [Brazil]

Coins-America

Reverse
In the upper part, along the rim, is a two-line inscription in Portuguese: "7 DE SETEMBRO" - "SEPTEMBER 7" and "1000 RÉIS". In the center is a torch, with a crown to its left and a Phrygian cap to its right. Along the lower rim is the Portuguese inscription: "1° CENTENARIO DA INDEPENDENCIA" - "CENTENNIAL OF INDEPENDENCE". The rim is decorated with a raised circular pattern.
Obverse
In the center are two left-facing profile portraits: Emperor Pedro I and President Epitácio Pessoa. Along the rim are Portuguese inscriptions: on the left, "ACCLAM. DA INDEPENDENCIA" - "ACCLAMATION OF INDEPENDENCE"; on the right, "XI PRESID. DA REPUBLICA" - "XI PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC"; at the bottom, "BRAZIL". The rim is decorated with raised denticles.