Picked up this 1869 Brazil 20 Reis raw (from online dealer)

mercurydimeguy · October 14, 2015 5:09AM

It wasn't very expensive, so I thought I'd gamble to see it in hand. It turns out that it's not half bad, not a perfect piece of copper/bronze (has some black spots, etc.), but has some remnant red hiding underneath the brown and has nice luster. I think the coin is UNC, I'd call it a 62. Or is it a problem coin that won't grade? What are your guys' thoughts?

CIVITAS · October 14, 2015 7:45AM

Looks UNC to me too.

Type2 · October 14, 2015 10:21AM

Looks

bidask · October 14, 2015 12:06PM

Looks original to me

silverpop · October 14, 2015 2:33PM

nice looking coin

lordmarcovan · October 14, 2015 6:50PM

I have some doubts about an MS grade, judging from the end of his mustache where that meets his beard. That area appears to have a tiny bit of rub. Likewise some of the stars on the reverse and the beads/ornaments in the crown. But if there is in fact any contact or "cabinet friction" there, it is so slight that you may be correct- this could indeed come back MS. I guess we'll see. It's a nice enough looking coin, for sure.

brg5658 · October 14, 2015 11:13PM

I would try to take care of some of the green stuff in the nooks and crannies before sending this one in.

Looks in the MS62/63 range to me based on those photos. The 4 bigger spots on the reverse are unfortunate, as the obverse has a really nice look.

Good luck!

Picked up this 1869 Brazil 20 Reis raw (from online dealer)

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