Portugal 1752 6400 reis
This specimen was lot 52489 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Pittsburgh, PA, August 2023), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,
"A Key Date of the Portuguese Series. PORTUGAL. 6400 Reis (Peca - 4 Escudos), 1752. Lisbon Mint. Jose I. PCGS AU-58. The only certified example of the date from this mint on either the NGC or PCGS population reports. This seemingly common date is in fact quite sneaky and EXTREMELY RARE, reports state only three examples are known, with only two that can be confirmed by this cataloger. This gently handled survivor boasts a strong strike with bold devices, light even wear and plenty remaining luster that pops out when tilted in the light. The fields display a pale golden coloration with areas of richer patina in amongst the devices and legends. Wholly original looking and attractive, this lovely survivor offers a pleasing appearance that is sure to catch the attention of advanced collectors seeking tough to locate issues.
It is interesting to note that we were able to locate one other example of this date sold publicly in a UBS auction that took place January 19, 2010 Lot # 1357 where it hammered down for an impressive 31,000 CHF, plus the buyers premium."
This type was struck 1750-76 but is seldom seen compared to similar coins that were struck in Brazil. The SCWC does not award this date a premium.
Recorded mintage: 104,685.
Specification: 14.34 g, 0.917 fine gold.
Catalog reference: Fr-101; KM-240; Gomes-Jo53.03; Silva-JI206.
- 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.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, August 2023 Global Showcase Auction, World & Ancient Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.
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- 1751 1600 réis = escudo
- 1751 3200 réis = ½ peça
- 1752 400 réis = 1 cruzado
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- Brazil 1752-R 6400 reis
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