Brazil 960 Reis Silver Coin, King John VI, mint year 1816.

Brazilian Coin

Brazilian 960 Reis silver Coin

World coins - Brazil 960 Reis Silver Coin (Struck over a Spanish colonial 8 Reales coin of Charles III, dated 1796), John VI King of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves, mint year 1816.



Obverse: Crowned shield of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves, splitting date (1816).
Legend: JOANNES . D.G . PORT . REGENS . ET . BRAS . D . / . 960 . / . *** .

Reverse: Round globe over cross of Jerusalem (cross of the Order of Christ). Boldly struck mint initial (B) on diagonal band of globe.
Legend (motto): . SIGN . NATA STAB . SUBQ .
Expanded: SUBQUO SIGNO NATA STABIT
Tranlsated: "For this sign you shall stand"

Reference: KM-307.1.
Mint Mark: "B" (for Bahia )
Denomination: 960 Reis
Weight: 26.78 gram of Silver
Diameter: 41 mm