Brazil 500 reis King Pedro II Coinage Coat of Arms AU55 PCGS silver coin 1862

The 1862 Brazil 500 Réis silver coin, struck under Emperor Dom Pedro II, reflects the grandeur and stability of the Brazilian Empire. On the obverse, the national coat of arms dominates the design — the crowned imperial shield encircling the Southern Cross constellation within a celestial sphere, surrounded by stars representing the provinces. Laurel and coffee branches flank the shield, while the Latin motto IN HOC SIGNO VINCES (“In this sign you will conquer”) crowns the composition. The reverse displays the denomination 500 inside a detailed wreath of coffee and tobacco leaves, symbols of Brazil’s agricultural wealth, with the legend PETRUS II D. G. CONST. IMP. ET PERP. BRAS. DEF. and the date 1862 below. This coin, graded AU55 by PCGS, is a precious reminder of the imperial era, combining refined engraving with deep national symbolism. A historically rich addition to any advanced numismatic collection.

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