Brazil, 1972 AD., Republic, 150th anniversary of Independence commemorative, Paris mint, 20 Cruzeiros, KM 583.

Brazil, Republic, 150th anniversary of Independence commemorative, Paris mint, 1972 AD.,
20 Cruzeiros (ø 34,1 mm / 18,00 g), 0.900 silver, 18,00 g. theor. mint weight, mintage 502.000 , axes coin alignment ↑↓ (180°), plain edge with lettering "SESQUICENTENÁRIO DA INDEPENDÊNCIA · · ",
Obv.: BRASIL / 1822 / 1972 , right of vertical state name two faces (Pedro I and President Médici) looking left, dates connected by wavy design below - D. Pedro I, Presidente Médici e símbolo do Sesquicentenário da Independência.
Rev.: 20 / CRUZEIROS , sun and rays on country´s map, value below, privy marks flanking: cornucopia (l.) and owl (r.) - Mapa do Brasil sobre valor e entre minúsculas cornucópia e coruja.
KM 583 ; Prober P-2243 ; Amato P.724 ; Vieira P-592 ; Bentes 703.01 ; BCB Cr70-31 .
(direct illumination)

Year / Mintage
1972 502.000
1972 ? (essai)