According to brilliant author David Andre Levy who wrote the definitive reference "The 960 reis Overstrikes", states that the "Supposed For Sao Paulo" issues were not considered to be counterfeit coins by the general public because they began their life as legitimate 8 Reales coins and once placed into circulation they were normally accepted. There are no official documents regarding whom, how and when these coins were produced, but they were most likely made by former mint employees, private engravers or even by official engravers performing extracurricular activities. Initially these issues resembled those of the Rio de Janeiro mint, but were somewhat cruder in style, more closely resembling those of Bahia mint. Gradually the mint mark changed from "R" to "B" and were produced until at least 1819.
From the Kyle Ponterio Collection.
With PCGS "Contemporary Counterfeit" ticket.
Estimate: $100.00- $150.00