Brazil 200 reis President Getulio Vargas Politics MS64 PCGS CuNi coin 1938

The 1938 Brazil 200 Réis coin honors Getúlio Vargas, one of the most influential political leaders in Brazil’s modern history. Struck in a copper-nickel alloy and graded MS64 by PCGS, this piece reflects the early years of the Vargas Era, a period of major social and economic transformation. The obverse features a left-facing portrait of President Getúlio Vargas, engraved in a realist style, with his name inscribed along the edge. The reverse displays the denomination “200 RÉIS”, the inscription “BRASIL” above, and the date 1938 below, all framed within an elegant ornamental border of interlaced motifs that symbolize progress and continuity. Vargas served as Brazil’s president for nearly two decades, implementing industrialization policies and shaping the national identity. This beautifully preserved coin captures a defining moment in Brazil’s political evolution and remains a prized collectible for enthusiasts of 20th-century world history.

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