Coins

Brazil, Ceara, fantasy issue, a 960 Réis, 1820r, countermarked on obv. ceara within five-pointed star, 26.74g/12h (Bruce – [cf. X62-65]). Coin good very fine with traces of undertype visible, countermark good very fine £120-£150

The Ceara star countermark was only officially applied to copper coins; all silver coins with this mark are considered to be fantasy pieces