Description
Portuguese Empire, Brazil, King John VI (1816-1825 AD), Silver 960 reis, 1821 R, Rio de Janeiro mint. Obverse: Royal Crown above laurel wreath, denomination and date “960 1821 R” within, legend around, “JOANNES∙ VI∙ D∙G∙ PORT∙ BRAS∙ ET ∙ ALG∙ REX∙”. Reverse: Shield of Arms of Portugal over Globe bound by cross pattée, legend around, “SUBQ’ SIGN. NATA STAB.”. KM-326.1. A highly attractive, superb Gem of a coin with lovely, flawless satiny surfaces complimented with a veneer of golden, amber toning which certainly furthers desirability. Nearly all of the design elements of the host have been obliterated save for minor detail of the reverse shield of arms, which is commonly remains for the type. Its beauty is perhaps a double edged sword as no attributing elements, such as the mint or assayer’s name, remains to identify the host coin. Mint State