Sale: Triton VII, Lot: 1143. Estimate $300.  Closing Date: Monday, 12 January 2004.  Sold For $500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

BRAZIL. Maria I of Portugal. 1786-1805. AV 6400 Réis (Peca) (14.35 gm). Rio de Janeiro mint. Dated 1789. MARIA I D G PORT ET ALG REGINA (pellet at end of legend), veiled bust right; 1778•R• below bust / Crowned coat-of-arms on garnished shield. Gomes 22.04; Friedberg 85; KM 218.1. Good VF, two punch marks in shield on reverse, edge filed from jewelry use. ($300)

From the Charles E. Weber Collection.