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| − | Shown is an aluminum bronze 500 réis of the United States of [[Brazil]]. This is one of a series of circulating commemoratives issued in the 1920's and 1930's which today form an interesting but inexpensive set. This particular one commemorates regent | + | Shown is an aluminum bronze 500 réis of the United States of [[Brazil]]. This is one of a series of circulating commemoratives issued in the 1920's and 1930's which today form an interesting but inexpensive set. This particular one commemorates regent Diogo Antônio Feijó (1784-1843) and was issued 1936-8. The denomination was abolished in 1942 with the reform of the coinage in that year. |
''Recorded mintage:'' unknown but common. | ''Recorded mintage:'' unknown but common. | ||
Revision as of 20:28, 21 March 2024
Shown is an aluminum bronze 500 réis of the United States of Brazil. This is one of a series of circulating commemoratives issued in the 1920's and 1930's which today form an interesting but inexpensive set. This particular one commemorates regent Diogo Antônio Feijó (1784-1843) and was issued 1936-8. The denomination was abolished in 1942 with the reform of the coinage in that year.
Recorded mintage: unknown but common.
Specification: aluminum bronze, 4.8 g, 22 mm diameter, designed by Walter Toledo and Calmon Barreto.
Catalog reference: KM 540.
- Amato, Claudio, and Irlei S. Neves, Livro das Moedas do Brasil, 14a ed. Sao Paulo, 2015.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Pimentel, Alvaro Mendes, Catálogo de Moedas Brasileiras de 1643 a 1962, 9a Ed., Rio de Janeiro, 1962.
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