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Brazil, copper - Pedro I, 80 Réis, 1826 R (Rio mint). Contemporary counterfeit (to run in São Paulo?). Struck on a 40 réis planchet. Bentes -. Choice EF+, lacquered.
Julius Meili, in his Brazilian coins catalog, a pioneer work that revolutionized Brazilian numismatics, lists this coin as a counterfeit. Later studies point toward a probable American backdoor mintage to run in Brazil. An extremely
interesting piece, with an exceptional pedigree. For copper coins specialists, of high quality.
Ex Meili Collection, Meili plate coin.
Estimate: 300 – 330
Julius Meili, in his Brazilian coins catalog, a pioneer work that revolutionized Brazilian numismatics, lists this coin as a counterfeit. Later studies point toward a probable American backdoor mintage to run in Brazil. An extremely
interesting piece, with an exceptional pedigree. For copper coins specialists, of high quality.
Ex Meili Collection, Meili plate coin.
Estimate: 300 – 330