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NYINC Signature Sale 3030 5-6 January 2014
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Pedro II gold 5000 Reis 1859, KM470, Russo-642, MS64 NGC. Fully struck and near Gem. Clashed dies. Interesting hairline die crack joining the date to legends on both sides. A key rarity of the post monetary reform of 1851 gold issues. Tiny mintage of 493 coins in the last year of striking of the 5000 Reis denomination. Krause catalog price(s) for this item: $5500 in VF, $8800 in EF.
Estimate: 8000-12000 USD
Pedro II gold 5000 Reis 1859, KM470, Russo-642, MS64 NGC. Fully struck and near Gem. Clashed dies. Interesting hairline die crack joining the date to legends on both sides. A key rarity of the post monetary reform of 1851 gold issues. Tiny mintage of 493 coins in the last year of striking of the 5000 Reis denomination. Krause catalog price(s) for this item: $5500 in VF, $8800 in EF.
Estimate: 8000-12000 USD