Emperor Peter II (1831-1889) Coins
The reign of Pedro II in Brazil, which lasted from 1831 to 1889, was a period of great importance for Brazilian history and numismatics. During these nearly six decades, Brazil experienced significant political, economic and social changes that were reflected in its monetary system. The coins minted during this period are tangible witnesses to the evolution of the country and the emperor's legacy.
Evolution of the monetary system
During the reign of Pedro II, the Brazilian monetary system underwent several important reforms. In 1833, the real was introduced as the monetary unit, replacing the old réis. The first coins of this period bore the effigy of the young emperor and were minted in denominations ranging from 10 réis to 20,000 réis. As the reign progressed, the coins reflected the maturity of the emperor and technological advances in minting. In 1849, a new series of coins with a more refined design was introduced, including the famous 20,000 réis gold coin, known as the "Peça da Coroação" or Coronation Piece, which commemorated the official coronation of Pedro II.
Historical impact and collecting
Coins from the era of Pedro II are highly valued by collectors and historians due to their historical importance and mintage quality. These pieces not only represent the wealth and economic development of Brazil during this period, but are also a testament to significant historical events. For example, coins minted during the Paraguayan War (1864-1870) are particularly sought after. In addition, the last series of imperial coins, issued in 1889, just before the fall of the monarchy, is considered especially valuable. These coins, which include denominations from 100 réis to 20,000 réis, represent the zenith of the numismatic design of the Brazilian Empire and are a tangible reminder of the end of an era in Brazilian history.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Emperor Peter II (1831-1889) coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Ancient coins of Brazil
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Brazil.
King John VI 1802-1822 Emperor Peter I 1823-1831 Emperor Peter II 1831-1889 Antiguo Real (Republic) 1889-1942 First Crossing 1942-1967 Cruceiro New 1967-1970 Segundo Cruceiro 1970-1986 Crusader 1986-1989 Crusader New 1989-1990 Third Crossing 1990-1993 Royal Crossing 1993-1994 Real 1994-?Coin Catalog
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