Brazil
Republic silver Pattern 1000 Reis 1910 MS61 NGC, Rio de Janeiro mint, KM-unl. (see comment on 1910 pattern 2000 Reis), Russo-unl., Bentes-unl. Struck on a thin planchet. Lustrous Mint State with mild surface handling marks preventing a higher technical designation. A fitting companion piece to the following lot, also the only example seen and with a legendary pedigree.Ex. Norweb Collection (Spink America 3/1997, lot 1211)
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD