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1200 Réis - Luis I Countermarked over 960 Réis - Brazil Colony ND
1887 year| Silver (.903) | 27.07 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 (.903) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#17059 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SUBQ· SIGN. NATA STAB.
R
Comment
Countermarked Brazilian KM# 313 - 960 Réis with following stampInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked over a previous coin, the 960 Réis - Brazil Colony, which was issued by the Brazilian Empire. This practice of countermarking, also known as "overstamping," was a common method used by the Portuguese government to validate coins that were previously issued by other authorities, in this case, the Brazilian Empire. This coin is a unique example of how different countries and empires have shared and reused currency throughout history.
