Brazil 1851 20000 reis KM-461

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This date, known as the ruffed bust of 1849-51, was replaced by the bearded type of 1851-53 (KM 463).

Recorded mintage: 303,000 (including KM 463).

Specification: 17.93 g, 0.917 fine gold, .528 troy oz.

Catalog reference: KM 461.

Source:

• Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Pimentel, Alvaro Mendes, Catálogo de Moedas Brasileiras de 1643 a 1962, 9a Ed., Rio de Janeiro, 1962.
• Amato, Claudio, Irlei S. Neves and Arnaldo Russo, Livro das Moedas do Brasil, 12a ed. Sao Paulo, 2008.

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• 1851 2000 réis
• 1851 10,000 réis
• 1851 20000 réis bare bust
• Coins and currency dated 1851
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