960 Réis - João Prince Regent (Countermarked 8 Reales; Minas Gerais) ND (1808) front 960 Réis - João Prince Regent (Countermarked 8 Reales; Minas Gerais) ND (1808) back
960 Réis - João Prince Regent (Countermarked 8 Reales; Minas Gerais) ND (1808) photo
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960 Réis - João Prince Regent Countermarked 8 Reales; Minas Gerais ND

1808 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Brazil
Regent
John VI the Clement (1799-1816)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1808
Value
960 Réis
Currency
Real (1799-1942)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#15137
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Comment

Countermarked Mexico KM#109 8 Reales coin. Stamped 1791-1808.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 960 Réis - João Prince Regent (Countermarked 8 Reales; Minas Gerais) ND (1808) silver coin from Brazil is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in the country. The early 19th century saw Brazil struggle with high inflation, debt, and economic instability, which led to the introduction of new currency systems and reforms. Despite these challenges, the 960 Réis coin remained a widely used denomination and was an important part of everyday transactions in Brazil during that time.