1200 Réis - Luis I Countermarked issue over "5 Francs; France" 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#103145 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Hercules group, exergue line
Lettering: LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with the letters "L.P." which stand for "Luis Pinto," the governor of the Azores at the time. This countermark was applied to the coin to indicate that it was issued specifically for use in the Azores, and it adds an extra layer of uniqueness to the coin.