Portugal 1679 1000 reis

Heritage sale 3029, lot 30926

This specimen was lot 30926 in Heritage sale 3029 (New York, January 2014), where it sold for $1,762.50. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Pedro as Prince Regent gold 1000 Reis 1679, XF45 NGC. An appealing piece with well-struck features and subtle toning. Very scarce, particularly in this select quality." This type, listed for 1677-81, was struck during the transition between hammered and milled coinage.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 2.69 g, .917 fine gold.

Catalog reference: KM 115, Fr-74.

Source:

• Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
• 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.
• 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]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Stuart Levine and Bruce Lorich, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3029, featuring Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection, Part III, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2013.

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