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Km492
Brazil 
1898
Copper-nickel
Weight9.8 g
Diameter27.1 mm
Thickness2.1 mm
ShapeRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
DemonetizedYes
ReferencesKM# 492
Obverse
Stars of Southern Cross constellation at centre surrounded by circle of stars, date below

Lettering: 
REPUBLICA DOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DO BRAZIL
1898

Translation: 
REPUBLIC OF THE UNITED STATES OF BRAZIL
1889

Engraver: Francisco José Pinto Carneiro

Reverse
Denomination within circle.
Outer rim shows the national motto of the First Republic of Brazil, "Ordem e Progresso" (order and progress) and the date of the coup d'état, which took place on November 15th, 1889.

Lettering: 
ORDEM E PROGRESSO
100 RÉIS
15 DE NOVEMBRO DE 1889

Translation: 
ORDER AND PROGRESS
100 RÉIS
15 OF NOVEMBER 1889

Engraver: Francisco José Pinto Carneiro

Edge
Smooth