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20 Réis - Luis I Countermark "BIG CROWN" over X Réis - Maria II, Azores ND
1871 year| Copper | 11 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Azores (Portugal) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis I the Popular (1861-1889) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1871 |
| Value | 20 Réis |
| Currency | Real (decimalized, 1843-1911) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102855 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Wreath contains value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PORTVGALIE.ET.ALGARBIORUM.REGINA
*X*
1830
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a countermark, which is a mark or symbol that is stamped or engraved on top of the original design of the coin. In this case, the countermark is a "BIG CROWN" over the X Réis - Maria II, which indicates that the coin was issued by the Azores, a group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean that is part of Portugal. This countermark was added to the coin to signify its use in the Azores, and it makes the coin unique and distinguishable from other coins issued by Portugal during the same time period.
