João V gold 20000 Reis 1726-M MS62 NGC, Minas Gerais mint, KM117, LMB-250. The popular Dobrão. 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 12,800 Réis coin 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. Presenting well-defined and sharp motifs with a light tone over the lustrous peripheries.

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