Watch List notes:

BRAZIL, Colonial. Joao VI. As prince regent, 1799-1816. AR 960 Réis (40mm). Struck for use in Minas Gerias, 1808-1810. Crowned coat-of-arms within wreath / Armillary sphere. Countermarked on a Bolivian 8 Reales dated 1806 (PTS) PJ. For countermark: Gomes 112.02; KM 242. For host: KM 73. In NGC encapsulation 5971180-001, graded AU 53, c/s UNC Strong.

From the Michael Cassick Collection, purchased January 2001.