Brazil
Maria I gold 6400 Reis 1803-R MS64+ NGC, Rio de Janeiro mint, KM226.1, Fr-87, LMB-O541. A stunningly choice piece in a near-gem grade as indicated by its plus designation. Highly lustrous brilliance is augmented by supremely pleasing and flawless surfaces. Currently the finest graded by NGC for this date. Compare to an NGC MS64 dated 1802 which realized a hammer of $4,500 in our 2014 Long Beach auction (sale 3035, lot 30123).
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Estimate: 2000-3000 USD