BRAZIL. 2000 Reis, 1888. Pedro II. PCGS MS-64 Gold Shield.KM-485; LDMB-P658. In 1889, the emperor was overthrown by a conspiracy of slave owners fearful of his advocacy of abolition. World public opinion forced the oligarchy to abolish slavery the next year anyway. Light even toning, no distracting marks. Clearly an example which sat for a prolonged period of time undisturbed.From the Newmark Collection.
