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| Brazilian gold coins |
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| Gold coins of Brazil |
Legend: PETRUS II D.G . C . IMP. - ET PERP . BRAS . DEF .
Reverse: Crowned Brazilian shield within wreath. Motto above.
Legend: IN HOC SI-GNO VINCES ("In this sign you will conquer!")
Mintage: 20,000 pcs.
Reference: Friedberg 122, Russo 696, KM-467.
Diameter: 22 mm
Weight: 8.93 gram of Gold (.917)
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