King John VI (1802-1822) Coins
The reign of John VI in Brazil from 1802 to 1822 was a period of great change for the Portuguese colony. During these two decades, Brazil underwent a significant transformation from being a mere colony to becoming the seat of the Portuguese Empire and eventually an independent nation. This period also saw important developments in the Brazilian monetary system.
The arrival of the Portuguese Court and its consequences
In 1808, the Portuguese royal family fled to Brazil to escape the Napoleonic invasion of Portugal. This event marked a turning point in Brazilian history. John VI, then Prince Regent, elevated Brazil to the status of a United Kingdom with Portugal in 1815. This decision had a significant impact on the economy and coinage. The first Mint was established in Rio de Janeiro, which began producing gold, silver and copper coins. Coins from this period often bore the effigy of John VI and symbols of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and Algarves, reflecting Brazil's new status.
The Road to Independence and Transitional Coins
As 1822 approached, tensions between Brazil and Portugal increased, culminating in Brazil's declaration of independence. During this transitional period, coins reflected the political changes underway. Some coins minted in 1822 still bore the image of John VI, while others already displayed symbols of independent Brazil. A particularly interesting coin from this period is the "Peça da Coroação", a gold coin minted to commemorate the coronation of Pedro I, son of John VI, as emperor of Brazil. These transitional coins are highly valued by collectors, as they represent a crucial moment in Brazilian history and mark the end of John VI's reign in Brazil.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable King John VI (1802-1822) 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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