Obverse: Brazil Coat of Arms Obverse legend: “REPUBLICA DOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DO BRAZIL 1889” Reverse: Denomination within beaded circle Reverse legend: “* A ECONOMIA FAZ A PROSPERIDADE 40 RÉIS” Edge: plain Denomination: 40 Reis Country: Brazil Year: 1889 Mintage: 1,781,000 Metal: Bronze Weight ±: 11.77 g. Diameter ±: 30 mm Authenticity unconditionally guaranteed !