Maria I & Pedro III gold 1600 Reis 1781-B AU58 NGC, Bahia mint, KM211, LMB-472. A minute jewel, this captivating gold Escudo from Brazil is a true survivor. The first and only we have handled, and seemingly the only piece to hit the auction floors in the past two decades, it's of undeniable rarity, especially so fine. Rendered with precision, this strong piece has needle-point devices virtually free of wear, all framed by a lovely amber-flaming tone. Absent from major collections, with the only other example we could locate being a part of the BES (Banco Espirito Santo) Collection, it's certainly a piece to excite Brazilian type collectors. Ex. RLM Collection (Heritage Auction #3026, Lot 23858) HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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