Pedro II gold 5000 Reis 1858 XF (Engraved Devices), Rio de Janeiro mint, KM470, LMB-641, Guimaraes-Unl. First type, crown of thorns. Mintage: 1,146. 4.31gm. The key-date of the series, this scarce issue is presented with honest wear to the obverse and what seems to be a repair to the center of the shield, likely an ex-jewelry piece. Curiously, Guimaraes only lists this date as the Crown with Pearls variety, while LMB only lists it as Crown of Thorns. Second to hit the market in the last 20 years after RLM's AU Details piece, this elusive offering will likely garner the attention of advanced Brazilian type collectors. From the Petropolis Collection, Part III

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