Brazil Portugal 40 REIS 1830 Coin
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| Management number | 8781772 | Release Date | 2025/09/04 | List Price | $8.12 | Model Number | 8781772 | ||
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from the reign of Emperor Pedro I, likely issued between 1823 and 1831. It appears to be a counterstamped version, indicated by the "40" in an oval, which was a common practice to re-value older copper coinage during a period of monetary reform in Brazil following independence.
Additional details about this coin include:
Denomination and Period: The coin is a 40 Réis from the period of Emperor Pedro I, who ruled from October 12, 1822, to April 7, 1831.
Composition: These coins were typically made of copper.
Counterstamping: The "40" in an oval indicates a revaluation (counterstamp) of an older 80 Réis coin to a 40 Réis denomination. This was done to standardize coinage and address economic issues such as deflation and falsification after independence.
Historical Context: Brazil encountered economic issues, including widespread falsification and a lack of currency, after achieving independence from Portugal in 1822. Counterstamping existing coinage was one measure to manage these probl
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| Condition | Good |
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