BRAZIL. 20000 Reis, 1897. Rio de Janeiro Mint. NGC MS-64.Fr-124; KM-497. A stunning coin with a great pedigree, this lustrous Near Gem is surpassed in the NGC census by just one example. Exceedingly brilliant and featuring an appealing golden-orange tone, it will undoubtedly generate a good deal of enthusiasm among the collectors of difficult South American issues.Ex: Eliasberg Collection (American Numismatic Rarities, 4/2005) Lot # 1304.Ex: John H. Clapp Collection.
