1913-A Brazil Silver 2000 Reis – Republic (Berlin Mint for Brazil)

1913-A Brazil Silver 2000 Reis – Republic (Berlin Mint for Brazil)

This is a silver coin from the early Brazilian Republic period, struck with the “A” mint mark (produced in Berlin for Brazil). These pieces continued large-denomination silver coinage into the Republic era.

Key Details:

•  Issuer: United States of Brazil (Republic)

•  Mint: A (Berlin)

•  Date: 1913

•  Catalog References: KM#514, Numista N#14490 

•  Composition: .900 silver

•  Weight: 20.00 grams

•  Diameter: 32.5 mm

•  Obverse: Laureate head of Liberty (Republic) right. Legend: REPUBLICA DOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DO BRASIL surrounded by stars, date 1913 below.

•  Reverse: Large five-pointed star containing national arms, with banners 15 DE NOVEMBRO and DE 1889. Legend: ORDEM E PROGRESSO (“Order and Progress”) around the top, 2000 REIS below within a wreath.

The design celebrates republican ideals and the 1889 proclamation of the Republic. The 2000 Reis was a popular circulation and trade denomination.

Edge: Reeded.

This raw example displays solid circulated details with a clear Liberty portrait and strong legends on the obverse, and well-defined star/arms on the reverse. Some typical wear, marks, and attractive old toning consistent with its age and history. A solid representative of this popular Brazilian Republican type.

Coin pictured is the exact one you will receive.