Brazil 1764-B 800 reis
This specimen was lot 31062 in Heritage sale 3135 (Pittsburgh, September 2026), where it sold for $1,342. The catalog description[1] noted, "Brazil: José I gold 800 Reis 1764-B Fine Details (Excessive Clipping) PCGS, Bahia mint. A minute rarity displaying an interesting error: a backwards "D" can be noticed in the obverse legend. Ex. Heritage Auction #3012 (January 2012, Lot 23436)." While the 6400 réis is relatively available, its fractions (3200 réis, 1600 réis and 800 réis) are much scarcer. This type is recorded from Bahia for 1752-59 and 1763-68. This specimen realized five times the catalog value even after being clipped. This is the plate coin in Numista.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 1.79 g, 0.917 fine gold, 17 mm diameter, .053 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: KM 180.1, LMB-345.
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- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- Pimentel, Alvaro Mendes, Catálogo de Moedas Brasileiras de 1643 a 1962, 9a Ed., Rio de Janeiro, 1962.
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