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Medal - Princesses Mint visit copper issue
1856 year| Copper | 13.55 g | 29 mm |
| Location | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Peter II the Magnanimous (1831-1889) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Visit medals |
| Year | 1856 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 13.55 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#193602 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four lines of text and other two with visit date within floral wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SS . AA . II .
VISITÃO
À
CAZA DA MOEDA
---- * -----
17 DE NOV.
1856
Engraver: Christian Luster
Comment
Struck to commemorate the visit of the two princesses to the Rio Mint on November 17, 1856. Engraved by Luster. The gold striking is excessively rare with perhaps three known specimens; the other pieces rare.VC-43, Meili-28
