Obverse
Small circle holds laureate head right at center of design
Lettering: REPÚBLICA DOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DO BRASIL
LIBERTAS
Reverse
Denomination divides dates, sprigs flank
Lettering: 4º CENTENÁRIO DO DESCOBRIMENTO DO BRASIL
1500
1000
RÉIS
1900
Extended information
Year
Denomination
Currency
Metal
Krause catalog
KM# 500
Weight
12.75 g.
Diameter
30.3
mm.
Thickness
2 mm.
Alignment
Coin ↑↓
Shape
Round
Edge
Reeded