Medal - Princesses Mint visit (gold issue) 1856 front Medal - Princesses Mint visit (gold issue) 1856 back
Medal - Princesses Mint visit (gold issue) 1856 photo
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Medal - Princesses Mint visit gold issue

1856 year
Gold 25.40 g 29 mm
Description
Location
Brazil
Emperor
Peter II the Magnanimous (1831-1889)
Type
Commemorative medals › Visit medals
Year
1856
Composition
Gold
Weight
25.40 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#193600
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