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Historical, scarce and high-quality pieces win over collectors and can fetch fortunes at auctions around the world
The rarest and most valuable coins in Brazil are not just pieces of old metal, they represent important moments in history and were minted in a period from 1727 to 1848. Collectors and numismatic enthusiasts, the study of coins and banknotes, value these pieces for their rarity, in addition to the historical context they carry. In some cases, rare coins are sold for millions of dollars, as specimens that exceeded R$ 2,7 million, according to the website Estadão.
500 réis coin from 1848: Value reaches more than R$ 120 thousand
A 500 réis coin from 1848 is one of the oldest and pieces most sought after by Brazilian collectors. This particular coin, produced on a small scale, has great historical value and is considered one of the most valuable from the time of the Empire.
Nowadays, if a collector finds a coin like this in good condition, its value can exceed R$ 120 thousand. Other editions of this coin, produced in later years, such as in 1852, also have value on the market, but in a smaller range, starting at $ 150. The scarcity and the time that these coins remained intact explained their high value.
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960 réis from the Bahia Mint: Piece from 1819 is worth R$450 thousand
Another highlight among The rare coins of Brazil are the 960 réis from 1819, minted at the Bahia Mint. The value of this rare coin can vary greatly depending on the year and condition of the piece. However, the 1819 example, one of the most important, is highly disputed among collectors for being extremely rare — there are only three known pieces in the world.
Each of these pieces could be worth at least R$450 on the collectors' market, while versions from other years of this currency also reach impressive values, between R $ 300 thousand and R $ 190 thousand, depending on their condition and year of manufacture. Extreme scarcity, combined with their age and historical origin, makes these 960 réis from Bahia coveted items.
4.000 réis from Minas Gerais: Rare 330th century coin fetches R$XNUMX
Produced by the Mint of Minas Gerais, the 4.000 réis coin is also one of the most valuable historical pieces in Brazil. The editions of this coin vary between values of R$ 270 thousand, for the 1727 edition, and up to R$ 330 thousand, in the case of a 1724 coin.
The 1726 piece, one of the most emblematic, has an estimated value of R$ 100 thousand. Coins like this one from Minas Gerais are standout items in the numismatics market, as they were produced with high quality material and limited editions, which increases their value over the years. Because they are difficult to find in a well-preserved state, their price can rise even further at auction.
The most valuable coin in Brazil: 6.400 réis from the coronation of D. Pedro I
The 6.400 réis coin is considered the most valuable piece ever minted in Brazil. Produced in 1822 to celebrate the coronation of D. Pedro I, this rare coin carries a unique story: the emperor himself did not approve of the final result of the piece. The coin was not produced on a large scale, which contributes to its rarity.
In 2014, one of these coins was sold at an auction held by Heritage Auctions in New York. for approximately US$499.375, which at the time was equivalent to about R$ 2,7 million. This specimen is a a true treasure for collectors and a piece of extremely high historical value.
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