© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
1200 Réis - Luis I Countermark "CrownedG.P." over "960 Réis - João Regent; Brazil" ND
1887 year| Silver (.9166) | 27 g | 39 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 | 27 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102648 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
The pict is the Lot. 32697 from Heritage Auctions.The original coin was "8 Reales" from Spain.
This Spanish "Real à Ocho" was used as disk to produce 960 Réis.
Finally in Azores was stamped with the "Crowned GP"
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it has a unique countermark, "CrownedG.P.", which was added over the original denomination "960 Réis - João Regent; Brazil" to indicate that it was issued by the Portuguese government, specifically during the regency of King Luis I. This countermark was used on coins issued in the Azores, a group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean that was a Portuguese territory at the time. The coin's design, material, and weight also make it stand out, as it features the image of King Luis I on one side and the Portuguese coat of arms on the other, and is made of silver with a weight of 27 grams.
