CVC & Collectables presents the 1814-R Brazil 960 Réis, a fascinating overstrike issued under Prince Regent João VI during Brazil’s colonial era. Minted in Rio de Janeiro, this large silver coin was produced by overstriking Spanish-American 8 Reales, a practical solution to silver shortages in the early 19th century.
Graded VF 30 by NGC, this piece retains strong details, showcasing both the Brazilian design and traces of the original host coin. Its large size, historical importance, and overstrike characteristics make it a key addition for collectors of Latin American and colonial coinage.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Brazil (under Portuguese rule)
- Date: 1814
- Denomination: 960 Réis
- Mintmark: R (Rio de Janeiro)
- Ruler: Prince Regent João VI
- Composition: Silver (.896 fine)
- Weight: ~26.8 g
- Diameter: ~39 mm
- Grade: NGC VF 30
- Strike Type: Overstruck on Spanish-Mexican 8 Reales
- Edge: Reeded
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