Antiguo Real (Republic) (1889-1942) Coins
The Old Real period in Brazil, also known as the First Republic, lasted from 1889 to 1942. During this time, the country experienced important political and economic changes that were reflected in its monetary system. Coins from this period bear witness to Brazil's transition from a monarchy to a republic and the economic challenges the nation faced.
Changes in the monetary system
With the proclamation of the Republic in 1889, Brazil adopted a new monetary system based on the real. The first republican coins, minted in 1889, maintained the design of the imperial coins but with the inscription "República dos Estados Unidos do Brasil". In 1901, a new series of coins was introduced with designs reflecting republican ideals, including the figure of Liberty and national symbols such as the Cruzeiro do Sul. During this period, Brazil faced economic challenges that led to fluctuations in the value of its currency, which was reflected in the minting of coins of different denominations and materials.
Characteristics and collecting
Ancient Real coins are highly valued by collectors due to their historical importance and variety. Among the most sought-after pieces are gold coins of 10,000 and 20,000 réis, minted in limited quantities. Silver coins, such as those of 1,000 and 2,000 réis, are also prized for their quality and design. Throughout this period, several commemorative series were produced, such as the coins for the 400th anniversary of the discovery of Brazil in 1900 and those for the 100th anniversary of independence in 1922. The end of the Old Real era came in 1942 with the introduction of the cruzeiro, marking the end of a significant era in Brazilian numismatic history.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Antiguo Real (Republic) (1889-1942) 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
20 réis
40 réis
100 réis
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500 réis
1.000 réis (400th Anniversary of the Discovery of Brazil)
2.000 réis (400th Anniversary of the Discovery of Brazil)
4.000 réis (400th Anniversary of the Discovery of Brazil)
4.000 réis (400th Anniversary of the Discovery of Brazil)
100 réis
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1.000 réis
2.000 réis
500 réis
1.000 réis
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1.000 réis
2.000 réis
20 réis
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100 réis
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