1830G/1835, Brazil, Pedro I. Copper 40 Reis Coin with a 10 Reis Countermark!
Reference: KM-427.2. Mint Mark: Goias (G) Denomination: 10 Reis (on a 40 Reis host) Mint Year: 1830 (countermarked during 1835.) Condition: Some deposits, otherwise VF countermark on a Fine host coin! Material: Copper Diameter: 30mm Weight: 6.14gm
Obverse: Countermark (10) above host coin design - Value (20) surrounded by four clovers and four rosettes). All within wreath. Legend: PETRUS I DG CONST IMP ET PER P BRAS DEF * 1830 G *
Reverse: Crowned brazilian shield inside wreath. Latin motto around. Legend: IN HOC SIGNOI VINCES ("In this sign thou shalt conquer.")
Pedro I (English: Peter of Alcantara Francis Anthony John Charles Xavier of Paula Michael Raphael Joaquim Joseph Gonzaga Pascal Cyprian Seraphim of Braganza and Bourbon) (full name: Pedro de Alcântara Francisco Antônio João Carlos Xavier de Paula Miguel Rafael Joaquim José Gonzaga Pascoal Cipriano Serafim de Bragança e Bourbon), known as "Dom Pedro Primeiro" (October 12, 1798 – September 24, 1834), proclaimed Brazil independent from Portugal and became Brazil's first Emperor. He also held the Portuguese throne briefly as Pedro IV of Portugal, the Soldier-King (Port. o Rei-Soldado), 28th (or 29th according to some historians) king of Portugal and the Algarves. He was also a Freemason.