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Long Beach Signature Sale 3042 17-18 Sep 2015
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Maria I gold 1/2 Escudo (800 Reis) 1789-(L) AU58 NGC, Lisbon mint, KM296, Fr-119. Nearly-uncirculated, this example comes from a short-lived, three-year type and features the elaborately-detailed bust of Maria I with crowned coat of arms. Attractive from all angles, this rarely available issue presents classic golden surfaces, and other than a few minor wisps, fields that are clear of any noteworthy blemishes. A strong representative, scarce at all levels, and highly-collectible as such.
Estimate: 800-1000 USD
Maria I gold 1/2 Escudo (800 Reis) 1789-(L) AU58 NGC, Lisbon mint, KM296, Fr-119. Nearly-uncirculated, this example comes from a short-lived, three-year type and features the elaborately-detailed bust of Maria I with crowned coat of arms. Attractive from all angles, this rarely available issue presents classic golden surfaces, and other than a few minor wisps, fields that are clear of any noteworthy blemishes. A strong representative, scarce at all levels, and highly-collectible as such.
Estimate: 800-1000 USD