João V gold 12800 Reis (Dobra) 1732-M AU58 NGC, Minas Gerais mint, KM139, LMB-288. The largest gold type of the Brazilian Duodecimal system and the second largest gold coin struck in the country, just behind of the 20,000 Réis from the Dobrão series. Struck in Vila Rica (today Ouro Preto), this imposing issue depicts a highly detailed bust of Joao V, alongside an iconic Portuguese shield. Here offered is a near-Mint State survivor, showcasing needle-point devices and blushes of luster throughout the toned fields.

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