Brazil (struck in Lisbon), 2000 reis, Joao V, 1749, encapsulated NGC MS 62, tied for second finest known in NGC census. Russo-291; KM-163. One-year type struck at Lisbon for the State of Maranhao. First year of new standard, as earlier 2000 reis weighed 5.37 grams. Choice specimen with nice luster, attractive strike, faint ripple in flan. Pedigreed to the New England Collection.
Estimate: $2000 - 3000