Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2023 World CCO Auction 16-19 May 2023
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PORTUGAL. Vintem (20 Reis) Essai (Pattern), ND (1688). Porto Mint. Pedro II. PCGS EF-40.
cf. KM-133; Gomes-E7.01. Struck in silver. The VERY RARE "Flamejante" variety pattern. This enchanting silver minor offers bold details further enhanced by deep toning in the fields and protected areas. The "flames" that encircle the globe on the obverse were removed for the regular issue of this denomination, making this piece very special indeed. Problem-free and quite appealing, this coin will certainly entice collectors of Portuguese rarities.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500
cf. KM-133; Gomes-E7.01. Struck in silver. The VERY RARE "Flamejante" variety pattern. This enchanting silver minor offers bold details further enhanced by deep toning in the fields and protected areas. The "flames" that encircle the globe on the obverse were removed for the regular issue of this denomination, making this piece very special indeed. Problem-free and quite appealing, this coin will certainly entice collectors of Portuguese rarities.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500