Vila Rica will hold its Auction 20 on March 19th and 20th. The auction is internet-only and split over two sessions. It will offer a vast range of Brazilian coins, from Colonial to Republican issues, and rare Literature, featuring:

Some highlights of the sale follow:

Lot 21 - Brazil, 1000 Réis, 1726 MMMM. Gold. AI O234. AU. Rare denomination from the MMMM series without any sign of circulation and much remaining luster

Lot 22 - Brazil, 800 Réis, 1728/7 M. Gold. AI O257. AU. Beautiful example, with fully preserved details, and some luster. Like all fractions from the Minas Gerais Mint, a rare coin in any state of conservation. And, in the state of this being offered, it is even rarer

Lot 25 - Brazil, 1600 Réis, 1767B. Gold. AI O361. AU. Without any sign of circulation. Extremely rare in this condition

Lot 75 - Brazil, 160 Réis, 1813R. Silver. AI P406a. Under. INVERTED Reverse - RARE. Struck over a 150 Réis "Jota". And above all, beautiful

Lot 81 - Brazil, 160 Réis, 1821B. Silver. AI P458. VF/EF. Bahia reverse (much rarer than Rio's on this date). Struck over 150 Réis "Jota" obverse on reverse. Traces of letters below the upper trapezoid and SUBQ. Very rare!

Lot 96 - Brazil, 640 Réis, 1822R. Silver. AI P475; Lup 1A. AU. Light cleaning but still very attractive. Rare date!

Lot 194 - Brazil, 2000 Réis, 1863. Silver. AI P622. AU. Slanted Reverse - RARE

Lot 486 - Brazil, Assay - 10000 Réis, 1840. Silver. AI E139; Bentes E21.03. UNC. Very rare silver assay with the portrait of Dom Pedro II Admiral on the obverse and the unapproved reverse with the monogram and the imperial crown. The piece retains all of its original luster. Few and very light hairlines, visible only with a magnifying glass, which in no way detract from the attractiveness of this very rare assay

Lot 487 - Brazil, 200 Réis, 1871. Cupro-Nickel. AI V016. NGC MS64*. Proof-Like Surfaces. A piece with exceptional striking quality produced with technology not available at the Brazilian Mint at the time. Possibly a presentation piece, and which will require further research

Lot 340 - Brasil, X Réis, 1697PPPP. Copper. AI C006. VF. Rare

Lot 411 - Brasil, 37 1/2 Réis, 1828M. Copper. AI C730. AU. RARE

Lot 452 - Literature, Guilherme Guinle, Brazilian Gold Bars - Guilherme Guinle Collection, 1949. Very rare numismatic publication with an edition of 30 copies, all numbered and autographed by the author. Copy number 19. Former Kurt Prober collection, and this copy has his personal notes, reviewing, reclassifying, and correcting technical description errors. Two spectacular letters are attached to the volume, the first being a letter from Guinle on letterhead, in which he responds to Prober's request about the book; the second is a letter from Prober, recording receipt of the book, thanking him and making observations. Finally, dedication from Prober to Cláudio Schroeder. The lot comes with Prober ticket with ferry timetable to Paquetá Island (where Prober used to live) and address in the city of Rio de Janeiro. A jewel in every sense of Brazilian numismatic bibliophilia. The set is packaged inside a letterhead envelope from a Masonic lodge addressed to Prober dated 07/26/2000. Spectacular and rare

The auction will take place on March 19th and 20th. Registration for bidding can be done at https://leiloes.vilaricamoedas.com/ . If you need assistance, please feel free to contact either David or Hilton through the email info@vilaricamoedas.com and they will be happy to assist you with registration.

Vila Rica Moedas (www.vilaricamoedas.com) is a Numismatic company based in São Paulo, Brazil, and it is run by its two partners David André Levy and Hilton Lúcio, both authors of reference catalogs and accomplished numismatists.