Brazil, Republic, 1889 AD.,
40 Reis (30 mm / 11,85 g), bronze, mintage 1.781.000,
Obv.: REPUBLICA DOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DO BRAZIL / * 1889 * , around five stars, the Southern Cross (also known as Cruzeiro do Sul), in a circle of 21 stars. The ring of stars around represents Brazil's states at that time.
Rev.: A ECONOMIA FAZ A PROSPERIDADE * / 40 / REIS , in and around dotted circle, FC above star.
KM 491 .
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