The Lissner Collection, Lot: 1285. Estimate $500. Sold for $1000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

BRAZIL, Colonial. Maria I. Queen of Portugal, 1786-1816. AR 640 Réis (38mm, 18.11 g, 12h). Rio de Janeiro mint. Dated 1749 R. KM 222.2. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 63. Superb violet blue toning over fully lustrous surfaces. Choice Mint State. Finest of three graded, the others at XF 45. Extremely rare in this high grade.