845. Brazil (Rio mint), 960 reis, João Prince Regent, 1818-R, struck over an Argentina (River Plate Provinces) 8 reales or 8 soles (1813 or 1815). Russo-428; KM-307.3. 26.59 grams. Choice AU+ with much luster, rainbow toning at rims, traces of “sunface” design visible (rare undercoin). Estimate: $250-$375.
846. Brazil (Bahia mint), 640 reis, João Prince Regent, 1809B. Russo-392; KM-256.1. 18.42 grams. Lustrous (lightly cleaned) XF, nice
details. Estimate: $200-$300.
847. Brazil (Rio mint), 320 reis, João Prince Regent, 1813-R, struck over a “J”-
type 300 reis, medal alignment. Russo-410; KM-255.4. 8.77 grams. Lustrous AU with tiny brown spots of toning, with traces of undercoin visible. Estimate: $200-$300.
João VI
848. Brazil (Bahia mint), 960 reis, João VI, 1820-B, struck over a Seville, Spain 8 reales, 1808CN. Russo-462; KM-326.2. 26.81
grams. Attractively toned Mint State with slightly weak centers, much underlying luster, traces of undercoin only. With old envelope from previous collector. Estimate: $200-$300.
850. Brazil (Bahia mint), 960 reis, João VI, 1820-B, struck over a Spanish or Spanish colonial bust 8 reales dated 1816. Beautifully rainbow-toned AU with lustrous fields, bold details, much undercoin visible (especially the 1816 date). Estimate: $275-$400.
Russo-462; KM-326.2. 26.97 grams.
849. Brazil (Bahia mint), 960 reis, João VI, 1820-B, struck 851. Brazil (Bahia mint), 960 reis, João VI, 1820-B, struck
over a Madrid, Spain, 8 reales, 1813GJ. Russo-462; KM-326.2. 26.97
grams. Brightly lustrous UNC, boldly struck but somewhat crude, with much “interference” from undercoin detail and light scratches here and there. With old envelope from previous collector. Estimate: $250-$375.
over a Guadalajara, Mexico, 8 reales, 1818FS.
Russo-462;
Lustrous XF with much “interference” from undercoin details, some of which are quite clear, slightly off-center strike, lightly toned. With old envelope from previous collector. Estimate: $600-$900. KM-326.2. 26.03 grams.
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