20 Reis - João Prince Regent (Countermark "SHIELD" over "X Reis, Pedro II") ND (1809) front 20 Reis - João Prince Regent (Countermark "SHIELD" over "X Reis, Pedro II") ND (1809) back
20 Reis - João Prince Regent (Countermark "SHIELD" over "X Reis, Pedro II") ND (1809) photo
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20 Reis - João Prince Regent Countermark "SHIELD" over "X Reis, Pedro II" ND

1809 year
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
Angola
Regent
João (1799-1816)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1809
Value
20 Réis
Currency
Real (18th century-1914)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Technique
Countermarked
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#53384
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Countermark representing the coat of arms of Portugal, it is an order of April 18, 1809.
The countermark doubles the value of the face value.
Here, the coin is originally KM# 2, 10 Reis - Pedro II, so the value of KM# 39 is 20 Reis.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MODERATO SPLENDEAT VSV·1694·
P P X P P

Edge

Plain

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