© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
120 Réis - Luis I Countermark "CROWNED G.P." over 1 Real - Mexico Republic"
1887 year| Silver (.903) | 3.38 g | 21.1 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 (.903) |
| Weight | 3.38 g |
| Diameter | 21.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#112290 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it has a unique countermark, "CROWNED G.P.," which was added over the 1 Real coin from Mexico Republic. This countermark was used to indicate that the coin was issued under the authority of King Luis I of Portugal, who ruled from 1861 to 1889. The use of this countermark on the coin highlights the historical connection between Portugal and Mexico during this time period.
