Brazil (Rio mint), 960 reis, Joao VI, 1819-R, struck over a Spanish colonial bust 8R, encapsulated NGC MS 66, tied for finest known in NGC census. Russo-477; KM-326.1. Exceptional quality, choice strike, no marks or wear of any kind, lightly toned over muted luster, with traces of undercoin detail here and there, probably the finest of the type we have ever offered. NGC #2713842-003.
($800-1200)