Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
1 Pataca "Christo Cross" countermark ND
1900 year| Silver (.903) | 27.07 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Timor-Leste › Portuguese Timor (1910-1975) |
|---|---|
| Period | Colony of the Portuguese Empire (1910-1951) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1900 |
| Value | 1 Pataca |
| Currency | Pataca (1894-1959) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#35300 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Eagle with snake on cactus, all with legend above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: REPUBLICA MEXICANA
Translation: Republic of Mexico
Comment
Portaria Nº 53, June 15th, 1900.The host coin is a Mexican 8 Reales pieces (KM#377). While some dates are reported but have unconfirmed mints, other dates do have confirmable mints:
1886:
1) San Luis Potosi (LC)
1890:
1) Chihuahua (MM)
1894:
1) Guanajuato (RS)
2) Guadalajara (JS)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique countermark, known as the "Christo Cross," which was added to the coin during its circulation in Portuguese Timor (1910-1975). This countermark is a small cross symbol that is stamped on the coin's obverse, and it is believed to have been added as a way to validate the coin's authenticity and value. The presence of this countermark makes the coin particularly interesting to collectors and historians, as it provides a glimpse into the coin's history and the economic practices of the time.
