Brazil – 1972 – 300 Cruzeiros – 150 Years of Independence – Gold Coin

Brazil 1972 – 300 Cruzeiros – 150 Years of Independence – Gold (.920) – 16.65 g

This 300-Cruzeiros gold coin was issued by the South American state of Brazil in 1972 – on the occasion of the 150. Anniversary of Independence from the Portuguese colonial empire in 1822.

The obverse depicts bust portraits of two central figures in Brazilian history: Dom Pedro I , the country’s first emperor, and Emílio Garrastazu Médici , who was president at the time of the coin’s issue. Both portraits are depicted facing right, surrounded by the inscription “Sesquicentenario da Independencia.” The reverse features a modern, abstracted motif of a sunburst over the map of Brazil —a symbol of national unity and hope.

The coin is made of .920 gold , weighs 16.65 g , resulting in a fine gold content of approximately 15.32 g .

Technical data:

• Country: Brazil

• Year of birth: 1972

• Mint: Monnaie de Paris

• Face value: 300 Cruzeiros

• Material: Gold (.920)

• Gross weight: 16.65 g

• Fine gold content: approx. 15.32 g (0.4925 oz)

• Diameter: 27.5 mm

• Motif obverse: Busts of Dom Pedro I and President Médici

• Motif back: Brazil map with radiating lines