BRAZIL, Colonial. Joao VI. As prince regent, 1799-1816. AR 960 Réis (42mm, 26.65 g, 12h). Bahia mint. Dated 1810 B. Crowned coat-of-arms / Armillary sphere set on cross pattée; R in center. Gomes 31.01; KM. 307.1. Iridescent toning, deposits, traces of underlying luster. VF. Overstruck on a Mexico City 8 Reales of Carolus IV.
From the Anna Maria Island Collection.