Brazil 1815-R 640 reis
This specimen was lot 34045 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Chicago, August 2022), where it sold for $3,120. The catalog description[1] noted,
"BRAZIL. 640 Reis, 1815-R. Rio de Janeiro Mint. Joao as Prince Regent. NGC AU-53. The only certified example of the date on either the NGC or PCGS population reports. Struck over a 1755 'J' Series 600 Reis of Jose I with previous Shield countermark on obverse and reverse; issued by decree of 18 April 1809. This highly interesting and intriguing example boasts a strong strike with plenty of remaining details of the original 'J' series 600 Reis and obvious shield countermarks. Seldom encountered, this SCARCE date issue offers a pleasing appearance with much character displaying light attractive mottled gray tone with an iridescent sheen that pops out when tilted in the light. A real treat for the specialist looking for interesting examples to expand and add depth to their collection. From the Pat Johnson Collection."
This type was struck 1809-16, with 1809 and 1811 being the common dates. Many, as here, were struck over old 600 réis.
Recorded mintage: 7,229.
Specification: 17.92 g, 0.917 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM-256.2; LDMB-P417; Gomes-JR26.13.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Pimentel, Alvaro Mendes, Catálogo de Moedas Brasileiras de 1643 a 1962, 9a Ed., Rio de Janeiro, 1962.
- Amato, Claudio, and Irlei S. Neves, Livro das Moedas do Brasil, 14a ed. Sao Paulo, 2015.
- Alberto Gomes and Francisco Antonio Magro, Moedas Portuguesas e do Território Que Hoje é Portugal: Catálogo das Moedas Cunhadas para o Continentes e Ilhas Adjacentes, para os Territórios do Ultramar e Grão-Mestres Portugueses da Ordem de Malta, 6ª Edição, Lisbon: Associação Numismática de Portugal, 2013.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The 2022 ANA Auction - Ancients & World Coins - Featuring The Salton Collection Part III, the Augustana Collection and the Robert C. Knepper Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2022.
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