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Brazil (Empire)

Pedro I

1172. Brazil (Rio mint), 960 reis, Pedro I, 1823-R, struck
over a Spanish colonial bust 8 reales of Charles IV, dated
1796. Russo-504; KM-368.1. 26.81 grams. Lustrous XF+ with undercoin
detail visible. Estimate: $150-$225.

1173. Brazil (Rio mint), 960 reis, Pedro I, 1823-R, very
rare “IGNO” error, struck over a Spanish colonial bust 8
reales of Ferdinand VII, dated 1816, encapsulated NGC AU
53. Russo-504a; KM-368.1. Deeply rainbow toned and attractive, with
clear undercoin detail (the date especially), popular (valuable) error.
Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

Central America (general)

1174. Lot of 7 miscellaneous Central American crowns and minors, as follows: El Salvador 1R “R” countermark on a
Guatemala 1R of 1862 Carrera; El Salvador 1 peso 1911 and 50c 1892 Columbus; Guatemala 1 peso 1864 Carrera and
1/2R countermark 1894 on a Lima 1 sol 1865; Honduras copper 8 pesos 1862; and Mexico 2 reales 1823 Iturbide. 120.95
grams total. Average circulated grades (VG-VF), no damage, a nice little cross-section or starter collection of Central American coins of the
1800s-1900s. SEE INTERNET FOR PHOTO. Estimate: $200-$300.

1175. Lot of 4 miscellaneous silver coins of Central and South America: El Salvador, 1R proclamation medal, Ferdinand
VII (bust of Charles IV), 1808; Guatemala (Central American Republic), 1/2 real, 1824M; Guatemala, 1 peso, 1897; and
Peru, 1 sol, 1932. 34.42 grams total. The first two coins are holed and well circulated (toned Fine or so) but the second two are AU-UNC
and lustrous (no toning). SEE INTERNET FOR PHOTO. Estimate: $100-$150.

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