Brazil 1843 1200 reis

Heritage sale 3009, lot 20575

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This silver 1200 réis was minted 1834-47 in Rio de Janeiro. The series came accompanied by 100 réis, 200 réis, 400 réis and 800 réis in silver. The 1200 réis had the same specification as the old 960 réis last minted in 1833. The specimen was lot 20575 in Heritage sale 3009 (Chicago, April 2010), where it sold for $546.25. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Pedro II 1200 Reis 1843, XF, cleaned with light reverse adjustment marks. Scarce."

Recorded mintage: 1,803.

Specification: 26.89 g, 0.917 fine silver, .792 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM 454, Russo 557.

Source:

• 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, and Irlei S. Neves, Livro das Moedas do Brasil, 14a ed. Sao Paulo, 2015.
• ^[1]Tucker, Warren, and Scott Cordry, Heritage Signature Auction 3009: World Coins, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2010.

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• 1833-R 960 réis
• 1835 200 réis
• 1837 100 réis
• 1840 800 réis
• 1840 1200 réis
• 1843 400 réis
• 1846 800 réis
• 1866 2000 réis
• Coins and currency dated 1843
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