Brazil 500 Reis Silver Coin 1889 Liberty head
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)
Lettering: ORDEM E PROGRESSO * 500 RÉIS *
Engraver: Francisco José Pinto Carneiro.
Edge: Reeded.
Country: Brazil.
Year: 1889.
Value: 500 Réis.
Metal: Silver (.917).
Weight: 6.375 g.
Diameter: 25 mm.
Shape: Round.
References: KM# 494.