BRAZIL. 1000 Reis, 1752-(L). Lisbon Mint. Jose I. NGC MS-68+.Fr-75; KM-162.1; LDMB-O300; Gomes-58.02. An entirely amazing survivor of this small gold type that upon initial inspection yields bright yellow-gold surfaces that appear virtually flawless, possessing no evidence of even the slightest handling that could disturb the intense velvety luster that swirls around the fields. A second, more carefully study only helps to confirm the virtually pristine quality of this coin, with all elements within the design displaying the full intricacy that existed within the die. Altogether, a truly remarkable relic from Jose Is reign over Brazil and Portugal and even more, a lofty quality benchmark for all coins from the 18th century, as it currently exists as the single finest gold coin certified from the 18th century. As such, a piece is certain to attract interest from not only the elite collector of Portugal and her Brazilian colony, but also from the type collector that seeks only the finest.
