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João V (John the Magnanimous), 1706–1750, 20000 Reis 1726 M (Minas Gerais), F 33, Russo 262, KM 117, 53.74 g - a highly attractive example
This massive gold type was made from the local Portugese gold mines in Brazil. The enormous wealth of Portugal at this time was mainly due to these mines which over a period of a few decades produced more gold than Spain was able to mine from all their possessions in Latin America for 400 years.
Quality
Unc-EF
Auction
Coins, medals, paper money, 13 May 2014
Category
Estimate
Sold
Price realised
4 bids
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