Brazil, 5000 reis, Pedro II, 1856, encapsulated NGC MS 64, finest known in NGC census, with WINGS gold sticker.
Russo-639; KM-470. Very scarce denomination (which ran for only six years, 1854-59) and type in this condition, much scarcer than the 10000 and 20000 reis from the same series, this specimen with hints of red toning over bright original luster, minimal bagmarks. Pedigreed to the New England Collection.
Estimate: $1000 - 1500