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João V gold 20000 Reis (Dobrão) 1724-M AU Details (Harshly Cleaned) PCGS, Minas Gerais mint, KM117, LMB-248. Struck in the province of Vila Rica, where the Portuguese extracted most of the Brazilian gold, this short-lived issue departed from the duodecimal system that included the 12,800 Réis type as its largest denomination. Believed to be one of, if not the largest gold coins ever struck for circulation purposes, it's undoubtedly an imposing piece. Plagued by the old practice of cleaning, this piece was likely wiped long ago and retoned when considering the faint patina that already envelopes the once bright golden surfaces. The present offering displays deeply-engraved peripheries with minimal highpoint wear and a detailed shield, superior to the commonly seen shallow-die specimens. An opportunity to acquire the key of this popular large series.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/brazil/brazil-joao-v-gold-20000-reis-dobrao-1724-m-au-details-harshly-cleaned-pcgs-/a/3107-30087.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3107-05032023
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 8000-10000 USD
João V gold 20000 Reis (Dobrão) 1724-M AU Details (Harshly Cleaned) PCGS, Minas Gerais mint, KM117, LMB-248. Struck in the province of Vila Rica, where the Portuguese extracted most of the Brazilian gold, this short-lived issue departed from the duodecimal system that included the 12,800 Réis type as its largest denomination. Believed to be one of, if not the largest gold coins ever struck for circulation purposes, it's undoubtedly an imposing piece. Plagued by the old practice of cleaning, this piece was likely wiped long ago and retoned when considering the faint patina that already envelopes the once bright golden surfaces. The present offering displays deeply-engraved peripheries with minimal highpoint wear and a detailed shield, superior to the commonly seen shallow-die specimens. An opportunity to acquire the key of this popular large series.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/brazil/brazil-joao-v-gold-20000-reis-dobrao-1724-m-au-details-harshly-cleaned-pcgs-/a/3107-30087.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3107-05032023
HID02906262019
© 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 8000-10000 USD