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Brazil, silver - Republic Discovery Set 1900, complete commemorative set presented in the original blue case of issue with gold lettering "IV Centenário do Descobrimento", with red velvet inside (rarer than the usual green velvet). All the coins are wonderfully
toned beautiful uncirculated, with all their original mint luster and heavy eye appeal. The 4000 Reis especially, of the 16 rays variety, presents prooflike surfaces on the obverse, with mottled rainbow toning. All the other coins present wonderful rainbow toning, with full
Luster and great eye appeal all over the surface. Case presents some small damage to the leather. 4000 Reis Superb toned Uncirculated, prooflike obverse, 2000 Reis toned Uncirculated with most of its original luster, 1000 Reis Superb toned Uncirculated, with full
Luster, and 400 Reis Beautiful toned Uncirculated.
The most beautiful Discovery set we have ever handled. Fabulous ensemble, a real treat to the eyes.
Estimate: 5000 – 6000
toned beautiful uncirculated, with all their original mint luster and heavy eye appeal. The 4000 Reis especially, of the 16 rays variety, presents prooflike surfaces on the obverse, with mottled rainbow toning. All the other coins present wonderful rainbow toning, with full
Luster and great eye appeal all over the surface. Case presents some small damage to the leather. 4000 Reis Superb toned Uncirculated, prooflike obverse, 2000 Reis toned Uncirculated with most of its original luster, 1000 Reis Superb toned Uncirculated, with full
Luster, and 400 Reis Beautiful toned Uncirculated.
The most beautiful Discovery set we have ever handled. Fabulous ensemble, a real treat to the eyes.
Estimate: 5000 – 6000