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960 Réis - João Prince Regent Countermarked 8 Reales; Minas Gerais ND
1808 year| Silver (.896) | 27.0674 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Regent | John VI the Clement (1799-1816) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1808 |
| Value | 960 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1799-1942) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 27.0674 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36246 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: 8R.F.I.HISPAN.ET.IND.REX
Comment
NOTE: Counterstamp on Chile 8 Reales, KM#51.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with the value of 8 Reales, which was the value of the coin in the Spanish colonial system, indicating that it was used in trade with Spanish colonies in South America.
