João V gold 800 Reis 1734/2-M MS63 NGC, Minas Gerais mint, KM120, cf. LMB-263 (unlisted overdate), Guimaraes-1734-2.2. An impressive survivor, showcasing boldly rendered motifs and glowing fields, standing as the finest certified by NGC or PCGS. The highest grade achieved by any date of the series, with the MS61 RLM piece (also an overdate but simply slabbed as 1734) hammering $5,500 in April 2013 (Heritage #3024, Lot 23269). Ex. Ponterio Auction 148 (January 2009, Lot 515) From the Petropolis Collection, Part I
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Price realized | 5'500 USD |
Starting price | 1'500 USD |
Estimate | 3'000 USD |