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Republic "400th Anniversary of the Discovery of Brazil" Medal Pair 1900, 1) VC-233. Silvered Bronze, AU2) VC-233. Silver, AUThese commemorative medals were struck in 1900 for the 4th centenary of the discovery of Brazil by Pedro Alvares Cabral and engraved by Hans Frei of Bazel, Switzerland. They were commissioned by none other than noted Swiss numismatist Julius Meili, who formed what is considered to be the finest cabinet of Brazilian coins ever. This pair is in decidedly above average preservation and very scarce as such. Ex. RLM Collection
Estimate: 300-400 USD
Republic "400th Anniversary of the Discovery of Brazil" Medal Pair 1900, 1) VC-233. Silvered Bronze, AU2) VC-233. Silver, AUThese commemorative medals were struck in 1900 for the 4th centenary of the discovery of Brazil by Pedro Alvares Cabral and engraved by Hans Frei of Bazel, Switzerland. They were commissioned by none other than noted Swiss numismatist Julius Meili, who formed what is considered to be the finest cabinet of Brazilian coins ever. This pair is in decidedly above average preservation and very scarce as such. Ex. RLM Collection
Estimate: 300-400 USD