BRAZIL, Colonial. Joao VI, as king of Portugal, 1816-1822. 960 Reis 1816 (Silver, 44 mm, 26.70 g, 12 h), struck over 8 Reales of Fernando IV. Bahia or Rio de Janeiro. JOANNES•D•G•PORT•P•REGENS•ET•BRAS• // 18-16 // •960• Crowned coat of arms. Rev. SUBQ• - SIGN• - NATA - STAB• Globe and cross of the Portuguese Order of Christ. Gomes 29.18 or 31.10. KM 307. Beautifully toned and struck on a very broad flan. Traces of overstriking, otherwise, extremely fine.