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João V gold 12800 Reis (Dobra) 1730-B XF45 NGC, Bahia mint, KM147, LMB-106. Third Shield variety. An attractively detailed and certainly uniquely toned example of this decidedly rare "Dobra" type, featuring the third shield design. The surfaces are a handsome aged sienna brown, revealing touches of semi-iridescent midnight blue within. The devices, possessing some circulation wear, lighten at the upper regions, resulting in a pseudo-cameo effect which bestows a special charm to this rare issue. We note that the last third shield variety we sold, an AU Details specimen graded by NGC, sold for a total of $49,937.50 (Auction 3024, Lot 23194).
Since gold was scarce in the Bahia region of Brazil, most of the 12800 Reis were struck at the Minas Gerais mint, and to a lesser extent, the Rio mint. Thus, Bahia mint Dobras are considered the rarest of this 12800 Reis type. Additionally, coins minted in Bahia were typically crude--both from the dies and because of the striking process--thus acquiring a problem-free example such as the present offering is a very difficult feat.
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Estimate: 15000-20000 USD
João V gold 12800 Reis (Dobra) 1730-B XF45 NGC, Bahia mint, KM147, LMB-106. Third Shield variety. An attractively detailed and certainly uniquely toned example of this decidedly rare "Dobra" type, featuring the third shield design. The surfaces are a handsome aged sienna brown, revealing touches of semi-iridescent midnight blue within. The devices, possessing some circulation wear, lighten at the upper regions, resulting in a pseudo-cameo effect which bestows a special charm to this rare issue. We note that the last third shield variety we sold, an AU Details specimen graded by NGC, sold for a total of $49,937.50 (Auction 3024, Lot 23194).
Since gold was scarce in the Bahia region of Brazil, most of the 12800 Reis were struck at the Minas Gerais mint, and to a lesser extent, the Rio mint. Thus, Bahia mint Dobras are considered the rarest of this 12800 Reis type. Additionally, coins minted in Bahia were typically crude--both from the dies and because of the striking process--thus acquiring a problem-free example such as the present offering is a very difficult feat.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/brazil/brazil-joao-v-gold-12800-reis-dobra-1730-b-xf45-ngc-/a/3075-32097.s?type=CoinArchives3075
HID02906262019
© 2019 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 15000-20000 USD