960 Réis - João Prince Regent (Minas Gerais; countermarked Bolivia 8 Reales, KM#73) ND (1808) front 960 Réis - João Prince Regent (Minas Gerais; countermarked Bolivia 8 Reales, KM#73) ND (1808) back
960 Réis - João Prince Regent (Minas Gerais; countermarked Bolivia 8 Reales, KM#73) ND (1808) photo
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960 Réis - João Prince Regent Minas Gerais; countermarked Bolivia 8 Reales, KM#73 ND

1808 year
Silver (.896) 27.0674 g 40.8 mm
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 (.896)
Weight
27.0674 g
Diameter
40.8 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#36247
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

COUNTERSTAMPED

Script: Latin

Lettering: 8R.P.I.HISPAN.ET.IND.REX

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with the Bolivian 8 Reales, indicating that it was used as currency in both Brazil and Bolivia, highlighting the economic ties between the two countries during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1808)  - - - - - -

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