BRAZIL - GOLD - Circulation Set (1645-2016)
LMB-121
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
BRAZIL COLONIAL/IMPERIAL |
| Item Description: |
1600R 1743B |
| Full Grade: |
NGC AU Details |
| Owner: |
MF Collection |
Owner Comments:
An Elusive Plate Coin
João V gold 1600 Reis 1743-B AU Details (Obverse Scratched) NGC, Bahia mint, KM128, LMB-121 (this coin), Guimaraes-1743-1.1. 4th shield. A highly scarce issue, well represented by this specimen which figures as the plate coin for the type on the 2021 edition of Livro das Moedas do Brasil. Struck with rusty dies, it shows only lightly handled motifs, well defined and toned, and a minor mark to the upper right of the shield. The sole piece certified by NGC.
Ex. Heritage Auction #3015 (September 2011, Lot 23632)
Ex-Petropolis Collection, Part I