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20 Réis - Luis I Countermark "CROWNED G.P." over "15 Réis, Portuguese India" ND
1877 year| Copper | 9.5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Azores (Portugal) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis I the Popular (1861-1889) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1877 |
| Value | 20 Réis |
| Currency | Real (decimalized, 1843-1911) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102491 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it has a unique countermark, "CROWNED G.P." over "15 Réis, Portuguese India," which indicates that it was issued during a time when the Portuguese Empire was undergoing changes in its monetary system. The countermark was added to the coin to indicate its new value and to distinguish it from other coins that were circulating at the time. This coin is a rare example of a coin that has been modified in this way, making it a valuable and interesting piece for collectors.
