Brazil
Pedro II "Large Bust" gold 20000 Reis 1851, Rio de Janeiro mint, KM461, Russo-634, MS64 NGC. Three-year type. The final year for this large bust style and surely among the finest survivors of the date with sumptuous luster in the fields and hints of golden-rose tone at the edges. Currently the sole finest example the date certified by NGC and tied with one other 1849-dated example for the finest certified of the type. Ex: New England Collection.
Estimate: 2500-3000 USD