In 1807, when Pedro was nine, the royal family left Portugal as an invading French army approached Lisbon. Arriving in Brazil with a British escort in early 1808, the family would remain in the country for 13 years. Their presence made Rio de Janeiro the de facto capital of the Portuguese Empire, and led to Brazil’s elevation to the status of a kingdom co-equal with Portugal.When King João VI finally returned to Portugal, in the early 1820s, most of the privileges that had been accorded to Brazil were rescinded, sparking the ire of local nationalists. Pedro, who had remained in the country as regent, sided with the nationalist element and even supported the Portuguese Constitutionalist movement that led to the revolt in Oporto in 1820. He refused to return to Portugal and declared independence. Later he was proclaimed Emperor of Brazil.
The values indicated below are a fair quotation to be used as reference for coin collectors. They do not represent any selling price.
VF (Very Fine): A coin where all the fine detail is present, but not the 'minute' detail and signs of wear and tear to its higher points make it obvious that it has been in circulation but only minimally.
