Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2015 ANA Auction - Sessions B-C 14 August 2015
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PORTUGAL. 5,000 Reis, 1845. Maria II (1834-53). NGC AU-58.
Fr-142; Gomez-45.02; KM-476.1. VERY RARE. The only piece ever seen by either NGC or PCGS. Mintage of only 401 pieces. No valuations in any of the catalogs referenced, simply listed as RARE. Proof-like fields lend mirrored characteristics to the coin, with sharp well defined legends and devices. Attractive lemon gold coloration. Maria II was the only European monarch to have been born outside of Europe, in Rio de Janeiro in 1819, and perhaps the first globe-trotting monarch as such. All gold coins from her reign are scarce. Based upon research with dealers in Portugal, the piece offered here is perhaps one of fewer than ten known surviving examples. A coin destined for a Portuguese assemblage consisting of only the rarest and most desirable pieces. Your bid positions you as a member of this fastidious and elite club of collectors. NGC AU-58.
Estimate: $7000.00- $9000.00
Fr-142; Gomez-45.02; KM-476.1. VERY RARE. The only piece ever seen by either NGC or PCGS. Mintage of only 401 pieces. No valuations in any of the catalogs referenced, simply listed as RARE. Proof-like fields lend mirrored characteristics to the coin, with sharp well defined legends and devices. Attractive lemon gold coloration. Maria II was the only European monarch to have been born outside of Europe, in Rio de Janeiro in 1819, and perhaps the first globe-trotting monarch as such. All gold coins from her reign are scarce. Based upon research with dealers in Portugal, the piece offered here is perhaps one of fewer than ten known surviving examples. A coin destined for a Portuguese assemblage consisting of only the rarest and most desirable pieces. Your bid positions you as a member of this fastidious and elite club of collectors. NGC AU-58.
Estimate: $7000.00- $9000.00