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Showcase Auction 61270 15 May 2022
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João VI 960 Reis 1820-R AU58 NGC, Rio de Janeiro mint, KM326.1, LMB-478. Struck on a Mexico Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1818-JJ with British Honduras 6 Shillings 1 Penny block letter "GR" counterstamp (KM-Unl., Prid-Unl., cf. Roehrs Collection Part 1 Lot 6 (same stamp), Levy-RG.10). An extremely elusive host, of which only a handful have been auctioned in the last couple of decades, while Levy suggests 5-7 pieces are known as hosts for 960 Reis. After extensive research, we haven't able to locate any 960 Reis over this host, other than Levy's plate coin. A very important issue for British numismatics, since it's said to have authenticated the once doubtful block letter stamp, after it was spotted under a Brazilian type. Previously, the far more common cursive GR was thought to be the only authentic stamp, the example offered being one of the survivors that changed such belief. Altogether an impressive piece that will likely engage Brazilian and British type collectors.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/brazil/brazil-joao-vi-960-reis-1820-r-au58-ngc-/a/61270-98117.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61270-05152022
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João VI 960 Reis 1820-R AU58 NGC, Rio de Janeiro mint, KM326.1, LMB-478. Struck on a Mexico Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1818-JJ with British Honduras 6 Shillings 1 Penny block letter "GR" counterstamp (KM-Unl., Prid-Unl., cf. Roehrs Collection Part 1 Lot 6 (same stamp), Levy-RG.10). An extremely elusive host, of which only a handful have been auctioned in the last couple of decades, while Levy suggests 5-7 pieces are known as hosts for 960 Reis. After extensive research, we haven't able to locate any 960 Reis over this host, other than Levy's plate coin. A very important issue for British numismatics, since it's said to have authenticated the once doubtful block letter stamp, after it was spotted under a Brazilian type. Previously, the far more common cursive GR was thought to be the only authentic stamp, the example offered being one of the survivors that changed such belief. Altogether an impressive piece that will likely engage Brazilian and British type collectors.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/brazil/brazil-joao-vi-960-reis-1820-r-au58-ngc-/a/61270-98117.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61270-05152022
HID02906262019
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