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1200 Réis - Luis I Countermark "Crowned GP" over "1 Ecu - Louis XVI; France" ND
1887 year| Silver (.9166) | 28.82 g | 40 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 (.9166) |
| Weight | 28.82 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102494 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
The pict is the coin Nr.15855 from INCM MuseumInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a countermark, which is a secondary marking or stamp that was applied to the coin after it was minted. The countermark on this coin features the letters "Crowned GP" over the letters "1 Ecu - Louis XVI; France." This indicates that the coin was issued by the government of Portugal, specifically from the Azores, and was intended to be used as a form of currency in the French colonies. The use of a countermark was a common practice in the 19th century, as it allowed different countries to issue their own coins while still using the same standardized design.
