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Signature Sale 3029 14-16 January 2014
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Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. Joao V gold Escudo (1600 Reis) 1724, KM219, Fr-90, XF Details (Scratched) NGC. Lustrous with minimal highpoint friction, but a noticeably incomplete strike that leaves many of Joao's lower hair curls flat. A short mark in the field behind the bust as well as a couple of edge knocks in the dentils just to the right of the date are noted.
Estimate: 300-500 USD
Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. Joao V gold Escudo (1600 Reis) 1724, KM219, Fr-90, XF Details (Scratched) NGC. Lustrous with minimal highpoint friction, but a noticeably incomplete strike that leaves many of Joao's lower hair curls flat. A short mark in the field behind the bust as well as a couple of edge knocks in the dentils just to the right of the date are noted.
Estimate: 300-500 USD