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The 960 Reis Overstrikes by David Levy 3rd Edition (2024)Binding: HardcoverPage Count: 200 PagesPublication Date: 2025Language: Portuguese, EnglishThe book The 960 Réis Overstrikes by David André Levy is a comprehensive bilingual (Portuguese-and-English) study of Brazil’s iconic 960 réis coins — many of which were struck as overstrikes on various Spanish colonial and other international silver “8 reales” host coins.The work not only delves into the rich historical context behind their production (notably during the Portuguese royal family’s presence in Brazil and the coinage adaptations arising from the Napoleonic era) but also provides a detailed catalogue of varieties, host coin types, and rarity considerations. For numismatists interested in this fascinating intersection of colonial monetary history and overstrike craftsmanship, Levy’s book is widely regarded as an essential reference.