India
Portuguese Colony - Goa. Maria I gold 4 Xerafins 1803 AU53 NGC, KM202, Fr-1489, Gomes-39.02. Very scarce, and the sole example that we could locate coming to auction in recent years of the 1803-dated issue. The offering retains a bright and semi-lustrous sun-gold hue, with residual luster decorating lightly circulated details. The sole representative of the issue certified by NGC to date.
Ex. CNG Auction XIX (January 2016, Lot 2465); Laurence A. Adams Collection
https://coins.ha.com/itm/india/portuguese-colony-goa/india-portuguese-colony-goa-maria-i-gold-4-xerafins-1803-au53-ngc-/a/3098-33964.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3098-01182022
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 1600-2400 USD