Brazil 1893 200 reis
This specimen was lot 71455 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, February 2023), where it sold for $60. The catalog description[1] noted, "BRAZIL. 200 Reis, 1893. Rio de Janeiro Mint. NGC AU-55. Delivering a wholesome charm and appeal, the present specimen displays wonderful details and just a light pattern of wear on the surfaces. Escaping any signs of aggressive marking or handling, we expect many competitive bids for this specimen." This type was struck 1889, 1893-1900. The 1900 is the only scarce date. It is accompanied by similar 100 réis (KM 492). It is much scarcer in nice condition than the SCWC indicates, despite the large mintage. The 200 réis gradually shrank until its abolition in 1942 with the reform of the coinage in that year.
Recorded mintage: 2,586,000.
Specification: copper-nickel, 14.8 g, 32.5 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM-493.
- 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]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, February 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction, featuring the David Sterling Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.
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