120 Réis - Luis I Countermark "BIG CROWN" over "80 Réis - Maria II" ND
1871 year| Bronze | 22 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Azores (Portugal) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis I the Popular (1861-1889) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1871 |
| Value | 120 Réis |
| Currency | Real (decimalized, 1843-1911) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102858 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Countermarked crown over wreath containing value, date below
Lettering:
ILHA TERCEIRA UTULITATI PUBLICÆ
80
1829
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a countermark, which is a mark or symbol that is stamped or engraved on top of the original design of the coin. In this case, the countermark is a "BIG CROWN" over the original "80 Réis - Maria II" design, indicating that the coin was issued during the reign of King Luis I and has been modified to reflect its new value of 120 Réis. This feature makes the coin particularly unique and valuable to collectors.
