My Collection
Description:
Obverse
In 1688 the price of the gold ant the silver rise 20%. There was no time to collect and cast the circulating coin. Therefore, by the Law 04AUG1688, the value of the silver and gold coins was also increased 20%. However, during ~150 years the coinage remains unchanged with the circulating coins having a value ~20% above the marked.
Reverse
Cross of Christo Military Order with 4MM on corners (Means Minas Gerais)
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