Portugal 1739 1000 reis

UBS sale 76, lot 3104

from the Mountain Groan Collection

The first specimen was lot 3104 in UBS sale 76. The type was struck 1707-47. Despite the low value listed in the SCWC, this little coin is quite scarce and expect to pay substantially over the estimate on the infrequent occasions it comes up for sale. This denomination was last issued in 1821 during the reign of João VI. Brazilian 1000 réis were struck 1699-1787; they are generally distinguished by the substitution of a mintmark for the rosettes on the obverse.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 2.69 g, 0.917 fine gold, .079 troy oz AGW, 18 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 182, Gomes 88.23.

Source:

• Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
• Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
• Sáez Salgado, Javier, Moedas de Ouro de Portugal, 1185-1889, Lisbon, Numisma Leiloes, 2001.
• Alberto Gomes and Francisco Antonio Magro, Moedas Portuguesas e do Território Que Hoje é Portugal: Catálogo das Moedas Cunhadas para o Continentes e Ilhas Adjacentes, para os Territórios do Ultramar e Grão-Mestres Portugueses da Ordem de Malta, 6ª Edição, Lisbon: Associação Numismática de Portugal, 2013.

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