Lot 516
Brazil, João (1799-1816), silver 960 Reis - rare overstrike

Ancient, British & World Coins - Auction 120 | C25001
Auction: 12 March 2025 at 10:00 GMT
£360
Description
Brazil, João (1799-1816), silver 960 Reis, 1816 B, Bahia mint (KM307.1; LMB-401a), overstruck on: Spain, silver 20 Reales of Jose Napoleon issued in Madrid. In NGC holder graded AU 55 (6769524-001). Most of examples of this type are overstruck on colonial silver 8 Reales. It is much rarer to find this variety overstruck on the Spanish 20 silver Reales. Extremely rare.

