Brazil
João V gold 10000 Reis 1725-M XF45 PCGS, Minas Gerais mint, KM116, Fr-34, LMB-O245. Majestically bold, it is hard to imagine what this piece would have looked like in Mint State, as the devices remain exceptionally high and well defined. Luster is subdued, as expected under circulation, yet in this case it seems to have had little bearing on the coin's charm, as the clear juxtaposition between the sharp devices and clean fields is enough to draw the full focus of any viewer's attention.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1800-2400 USD