A rare and unusual 37 1/2 Reis 1826 M
Lot 5322
BRAZIL, Empire. Pedro I, 1822-1831. 37 1/2 Reis 1826 M (Copper, 30 mm, 5.26 g, 12 h), Golden Vintém, Vila Rica. PETRUS.I.D.G.CONST.IMPET.PERP.BRAS.DEF 37 1/2 / M and flowers within wreath. Rev. +IN+HOC+SIGNO+VINCES+ Crowned coat of arms. KM 362. LMB 728. Rare. Minor edge nicks, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of a Swiss scholar, formed over the past thirty years.


Faced with a shortage of small-denomination coins, which made everyday transactions - and especially the exchange of gold dust - inefficient, the Portuguese crown devised a practical workaround: the so-called 'Gold Vintém'. Valued at 1/32 of a gold ounce, this tiny coin helped streamline tax collection and curb losses from tax evasion, which had been exacerbated by the simple fact that there wasn’t enough change in circulation.
Starting price:
50 CHF
Hammer price:
220 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
14 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 09-Jul-25, 14:40:30 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee.

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