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1200 Réis - Luis I Countermark "BIG CROWN" over "2000 Réis - Pedro II, Brazil" ND
1871 year| Silver (.917) | 25.5 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Azores (Portugal) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis I the Popular (1861-1889) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1871 |
| Value | 1200 Réis |
| Currency | Real (decimalized, 1843-1911) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 25.5 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102870 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Brazilian Empire Coat of Arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN HOC SI- -GNO VINCES
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it has a countermark, which is a mark or symbol that was added to the coin after it was minted. In this case, the countermark is a "BIG CROWN" over the original denomination of "2000 Réis - Pedro II, Brazil". This suggests that the coin was originally minted with a different denomination, but was later modified to reflect a change in currency values or to indicate that it was being used in a different context. The presence of a countermark can add historical and numismatic value to a coin, making it more interesting and valuable to collectors.
