Brazil 400 reis 400 Years Colonization Lusinian Cross MS64 PCGS CuNi coin 1932

The 1932 Brazil 400 Reis coin commemorates the IV Centenary of the Colonization of Brazil, celebrating four hundred years since the establishment of São Vicente, the first Portuguese settlement in the New World. The obverse presents a stylized map of South America with Brazil prominently outlined, intersected by latitude and longitude lines. The inscriptions “IV CENTENARIO DA COLONIZAÇÃO DO BRASIL” and the dual dates “1532 – 1932” encircle the design, emphasizing the historic milestone. The reverse features the Lusitanian Cross — a tribute to Portugal’s explorers and the Christian heritage that guided the nation’s expansion — surrounded by geometric ornaments and the bold denomination “400 RÉIS.” Struck in copper-nickel and graded MS64 by PCGS, this coin stands out for its modernist style and historical symbolism, uniting artistry with national pride.

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