Portugal
Maria I gold 400 Reis 1787 MS65 NGC, Lisbon mint, KM291, Fr-121. Struck to splendid sharpness, the offering at hand vastly exceeds the expected preservation for the type, ranking as the sole-finest example that we have encountered in our history, as well as the finest certified by NGC. The surfaces are blessed with vibrant sunset-gold tone, yielding a sensational display of character in conjunction with shimmering brilliance that enlivens the features from every angle of inspection. A true prize of Portuguese numismatics, exhibiting hardly an instance of handling detectable without the aid of magnification.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/portugal/maria-i-gold-400-reis-1787-ms65-ngc-/p/3093-57010.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3093-10282021
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Estimate: 800-1200 USD