1944 Brazil 50 Centavos Copper-Nickel Coin

1944 Brazil 50 Centavos Copper-Nickel Coin 1944 Brazil 50 Centavos Copper-Nickel Coin Getulio Vargas KM# 557a This 1944 Brazil 50 Centavos coin is a notable piece of South American numismatic history, featuring the portrait of President Getulio Vargas on the obverse. Struck in a durable copper-nickel composition, this specific issue is cataloged as KM# 557a. The reverse clearly displays the large denomination 50 with CENTAVOS and the 1944 date set below a single star. This coin was minted during the World War II era, a period when metal compositions were often adjusted for wartime needs. The piece shows a natural aged patina and maintains clear legends and central design details, making it a great addition for collectors specializing in Brazilian coinage or mid-20th-century world currency. 1944 Brazil 50 Centavos Copper-Nickel Coin Getulio Vargas KM# 557a Condition: This coin appears to be in circulated condition, exhibiting a dark aged patina across both the obverse and reverse surfaces. There is visible wear on the high points of the portrait of Getulio Vargas and the numerical denomination, though the legends and date remain legible. The coin was struck at the Rio de Janeiro Mint. The metal content is copper-nickel. Historically, this issue belongs to the era of the Estado Novo under President Getulio Vargas, whose image is featured on the obverse. The strike type is a standard circulation business strike. The coin is not professionally graded and is housed in a cardboard 2x2 flip labeled with KM# 557a. Brazil, coin, 1944, Getulio Vargas, 50 centavos, currency, numismatics, collectible, vintage, aluminum-bronze, South America, Brazilian money, coin collecting, KM#557A 1944 Brazil 50 Centavos, Getulio Vargas coin, Brazilian numismatics, vintage South American coins, collectible 1944 coins, Brazilian 50 centavos KM 557a, world coin collecting, rare Brazilian currency, 1940s bronze coins, Getulio Vargas Brazil coin IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer’s premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the posted auction terms.“Charges may appear on your credit card statement under Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions, Iowa Surplus Auctions, ISA Auctions, ATR Auctions, or the payment processor associated with the auction.”ons, or the payment processor associated with Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions.” References to gold, silver, platinum, copper, plated, gold-gilded, gold-layered, silver-plated, or similar terminology may describe visual appearance, color, or decorative finish only Unless expressly verified in the listing, the metal content, purity, composition, or percentage is not tested, guaranteed, or represented by the auction house. Such descriptions may refer solely to aesthetic characteristics rather than actual metal composition. Third-party grading opinions are those of the third party alone Placing a bid creates a binding contract if the bidder wins the item, payment is required under the posted auction terms For coins, trading cards, and collectibles, items may be raw, graded, ungraded, authentic, reproduction, replica, reprint, or altered unless specifically stated otherwise. The bidder must rely on their own review and judgment before bidding. The bidder authorizes the Auction Company to submit all bidding records, platform activity logs, photographs, invoice history, and shipping documentation to payment processors, banks, and collection agencies to enforce these Terms. By placing any bid, the bidder acknowledges they have read the title and description in full, reviewed all photographs, and had the opportunity to ask questions prior to bidding. The bidder agrees they are purchasing the item strictly as shown in the auction images and as described, AS-IS, WHERE-IS, and that placing a bid and/or winning an item constitutes a binding contract, with no refunds, no returns, no exchanges, no credits, and no cancellations for any reason. Auction transactions are processed after the auction closes, and invoices are finalized. Charges may occur ho