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1200 Réis - Luis I Countermark "BIG CROWN" over 1 Thaler - Maria Theresa, Austria ND
1881 year| Silver (.833) | 28 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Azores (Portugal) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis I the Popular (1861-1889) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1881 |
| Value | 1200 Réis |
| Currency | Real (decimalized, 1843-1911) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#101185 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
The picture is from Lot 50239 (Heritage Auctions)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 1 Thaler coin of Maria Theresa, Austria. This countermark was added to the coin to indicate that it was issued by the Portuguese government for use in the Azores, a group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean that was under Portuguese rule at the time. The countermark is a unique feature that sets this coin apart from other coins of the same era and makes it a fascinating piece for collectors and historians.
