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1200 Réis - Luis I Countermark "Crowned G.P." over 5 Francs - Congo Free State ND
1887 year| Silver (.900) | 25 g | 37 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 | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#100044 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
The picture is the Lot 30332 from Heritage AuctionsThere are two known, both mint state.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it has a unique countermark, "Crowned G.P.," which stands for "Congo Free State." This indicates that the coin was issued for use in the Congo Free State, a territory that was under the control of King Leopold II of Belgium, who also happened to be the owner of the Congo Free State. This countermark is not found on all 1200 Réis coins, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
