Brazil 1872 100 reis
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This specimen was lot 20523 in Heritage sale 3008 (New York, January 2010), where it sold for $1,495. The catalog description[1] noted, "Brazil. Pedro II 100 Reis 1872, Fine, full date and nice overall details. With a reported mintage of 100 pieces the 1872 100 Reis is a classic and charismatic Brazilian rarity missing in most collections. Nicer than the piece we sold in September 2008 which realized $3737.50." The type was struck 1871-85 and this is the key date. The 1871 is the most common of the type.
Recorded mintage: 100.
Specification: 9.8 g, copper-nickel, 27 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM 477.
- Amato, Claudio, and Irlei S. Neves, Livro das Moedas do Brasil, 14a ed. Sao Paulo, 2015.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Pimentel, Alvaro Mendes, Catálogo de Moedas Brasileiras de 1643 a 1962, 9a Ed., Rio de Janeiro, 1962.
- [1]Tucker, Warren, and Scott Cordry, Heritage Signature Auction 3008: World Coins, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2009.
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