PCGS MS64 1889 BRAZIL Republic Silver 500 Reis - light toning

BRAZIL: Republic, AR 500 reis, 1889, KM-494, a superb example! PCGS graded MS64.

Obverse

Phrygian capped Liberty Head

Lettering:
REPUBLICA DOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DO BRAZIL
F.C.
* 1889 *

Engraver: Francisco José Pinto Carneiro

Reverse

The five stars of the Southern Cross (Crux Constellation) surrounded by circle of stars.

Lettering:
ORDEM E PROGRESSO
* 500 RÉIS *

Engraver: Francisco José Pinto Carneiro
Edge: Reeded

Issuer Brazil
Period Republic of the United States of Brazil (1889-1967)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1889
Value 500 Réis (500)
Currency Real (1799-1942)
Composition Silver (.917)
Weight 6.375 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness 1.4 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number N# 19841
References KM# 494