Brazil, 1972 AD., Republic, 150th anniversary of Independence commemorative, Rio de Janeiro mint, 1 Cruzeiro, KM 582.

Brazil, Republic, 150th anniversary of Independence commemorative, Rio de Janeiro mint, 1972 AD.,
1 Cruzeiro (ø 29 mm / 10,05 g), copper-nickel, 10,08 g. theor. mint weight, mintage 19.999.800 , axes coin alignment ↑↓ (180°), plain edge with lettering "SESQUICENTENÁRIO DA INDEPENDÊNCIA (star) ",
Obv.: BRASIL / 1822 / 1972 , right of vertical state name two faces (Pedro I and general Emilio Garrastazu Medici) looking left, dates connected by wavy design below - D. Pedro I, Presidente Médici e símbolo do Sesquicentenário da Independência.
Rev.: 1 / CRUZEIRO , sun and rays on country´s map, value below - Mapa do Brasil sobre valor.
KM 582 ; Prober P-2243 ; Amato P.724 ; Vieira P-592 ; Bentes 703.01 ; BCB Cr70-31 .

Year / Mintage
1972 19.999.800 lettered edge
1972 ? (proof) lettered edge
1972 plain edge (considered to be errors)
1972 plain edge (considered to be errors) Proof