Brazil 10 Cruzeiros (1970-80) P193 Crisp EF/GEF

Dom Pedro II, born Pedro de Alcântara, was the second and last monarch of the Empire of Brazil. Ruling for over 58 years (1831–1889), his reign brought stability, cultural growth, and international respect to a nation previously fractured by political turmoil [1]. Often called "The Magnanimous," Pedro II is remembered as a highly intellectual ruler who prioritized education, science, and the modernization of Brazil. Despite his deep personal popularity, his commitment to peaceful evolution eventually paved the way for a bloodless military coup that ended the Brazilian monarchy, leaving behind a lasting legacy of progressive leadership and civic duty [2]. next...