Brazil
João V gold 12800 Reis (Dobra) 1732/1-R MS61 NGC, Rio de Janeiro mint, KM148, LMB-227a. Blessed with a profound and decidedly watery luster that washes effortlessly across the fields upon rotation, combining with a mesmerizing degree of fully struck detail to yield a superb visual display that would be difficult to meaningfully improve upon for this conditionally challenging issue. For the sake of completeness, a horizontal scratch is noted to the left of João's bust. NGC has certified only a single finer example.
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Estimate: 6000-8000 USD