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João V gold 20000 Reis (Dobrão) 1727-M MS63 NGC, Minas Gerais mint, KM117, LMB-251. Final year of issue. On the cusp of the certified population, this piece is Choice both in grade and eye-appeal. One can inspect razor-sharp peripheries, struck with fresh dies, upon velveteen shimmering surfaces.

Struck in the province of Vila Rica, where the Portuguese extracted most of the Brazilian gold, this short-lived issue departed from the duodecimal system that included 12,800 Réis coin as its largest denomination.
From the Vila Rica Collection of Brazilian Coins, Part I

Metal: Gold
Diameter: 37.8mm
Weight: 53.78g
AGW: 1.5855oz
Melt Value: $7,607.23
Gold Spot: $4,798/oz (04-09-2026 12:55PM CT)


More information about Brazilian Coins. See also: Brazil World Coin Nationality.

Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.

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April
29th Wednesday 11:50 am CT
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This lot is in: 1 - Signature® Floor Session - The Vila Rica Collection of Brazilian Gold Coins, Part I (Live Floor, Live Phone, Mail, Fax, Internet, and Heritage Live):
(Lots 30001-30188) - 12:00 PM Central Time, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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