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120 Réis - Luis I Countermark "CROWNED G.P." 1 Shilling - United Kingdom ND
1887 year| Silver (.925) | 5.65 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Azores (Portugal) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis I the Popular (1861-1889) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1887 |
| Value | 120 Réis |
| Currency | Real (decimalized, 1843-1911) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 5.65 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#100057 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The picture is the Lot 30862 from Heritage AuctionAnother not listed and also from INCM Museum
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it has 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 "CROWNED G.P." which stands for "Crowned Gouvernement Provisoire" and was used by the provisional government of the Azores during a period of political instability in Portugal in the late 19th century. This countermark was applied to coins that were already in circulation, and it signifies that the coin was issued by the provisional government and is a unique variation of the standard 120 Réis coin.
