1200 Reis - Luiz I countermarked issue with fake stamp ND
1887 year| Silver (.900) | 25 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Azores (Portugal) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis I the Popular (1861-1889) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1887 |
| Value | 1200 Réis |
| Currency | Real (decimalized, 1843-1911) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#27874 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of the Kingdom of Spain crowned, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REY CONST. DE ESPAÑA
D.E. 5 PESETAS. M
Edge
Inscripted
Lettering: | * JUSTICIA |* * Y * * | LIBERTAD *
Comment
This stamp is well known and its origin is exactly from Spain.It appears normally over low value Spanish coins.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it has a countermarked issue with a fake stamp, which means that the coin was altered or tampered with in some way to make it appear more valuable or rare. This can be a fascinating aspect of numismatics, as it highlights the creativity and sometimes deceitful nature of human behavior in the pursuit of valuable collectibles.
