10 Reis 1802-1818 [Brazil]

Coins-America

Reverse
In the central part is a globe, against which is a ribbon with the letter 'R' - the mint mark of Rio de Janeiro. Along the edge of the coin is a Latin inscription: 'PECUNIA.TOTUM CIRCUMIT.ORBEM' - 'MONEY CIRCULATES AROUND THE WORLD'.
Obverse
In the central part is the Roman numeral 10: 'X', above it is a crown, below - the year of issue: '1805'. To the right, below, and to the left along the edge is a Latin text: 'JOANNES.D.G.P.ET.BRASILIÆ.P.REGENS' - 'JOAN, BY THE GRACE OF GOD, KING OF PORTUGAL AND REGENT OF BRAZIL'. Decorative raised denticles are placed along the edges of the rim.