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NYINC Signature Sale 3044 3-4 January 2016
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Jose I gold 6400 Reis 1751-B/R MS65 NGC, Bahia mint, KM172.1. Bahia (B) over Rio de Janiero (R) mintmark. An unbelievable radiant Gem example of this first-year Jose issue, with sharp detail over both sides and coarse dentilation at the edges that attractively frames the centers. Patches of die rust and several die cracks are seen, and signal the late stage of this die. Easily the finest example certified of this alluring over-mintmark, as well as the regular variety. Altogether a great coin, and one that is sure to enhance even the the most-refined collection of Brazilian coinage.
Estimate: 4000-6000 USD
Jose I gold 6400 Reis 1751-B/R MS65 NGC, Bahia mint, KM172.1. Bahia (B) over Rio de Janiero (R) mintmark. An unbelievable radiant Gem example of this first-year Jose issue, with sharp detail over both sides and coarse dentilation at the edges that attractively frames the centers. Patches of die rust and several die cracks are seen, and signal the late stage of this die. Easily the finest example certified of this alluring over-mintmark, as well as the regular variety. Altogether a great coin, and one that is sure to enhance even the the most-refined collection of Brazilian coinage.
Estimate: 4000-6000 USD