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1200 Réis - Luis I Countermarked issue over "960 Réis - João VI; Brazil" ND
1887 year| Silver (.9166) | 26.28 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 | 26.28 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102496 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coat of arms over globe
Script: Latin
Lettering: SUBQ SIGN NATA STAB
Comment
Thew pict is the lot Nr.32462 from Heritage AuctionsInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked, meaning that a new stamp or mark was added to the coin after it was originally minted. In this case, the coin was originally minted with the image of João VI of Portugal, but it was later countermarked with the image of Luis I, indicating that it was issued under a different ruler. This process of countermarking was a common practice in the past, especially during times of political change or when new rulers took power. It allowed for the reuse of existing coins, rather than having to mint new ones from scratch.
