© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
2400 Réis Contermark "MR" over 1 Thaler Austria 1704 ND
1765 year| Silver | 28.5 g | 44 mm |
| Issuer | Mozambique |
|---|---|
| King | Joseph I the Reformer (1750-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1765 |
| Value | 2400 Reis |
| Currency | Real (1706-1910) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.5 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#130698 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle.
Comment
Countermarked on KM#1413Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it has a unique history. The 2400 Réis coin was originally minted in Austria in 1704 as a 1 Thaler coin, but it was later countermarked with the letters "MR" (standing for "Mozambique" in Portuguese) in 1765, when Mozambique was a Portuguese colony. This countermark was applied to indicate that the coin was now being used as legal tender in Mozambique, and it was circulated alongside other coins that were specifically minted for the colony. This coin's history and dual identity make it a fascinating piece for collectors and historians interested in the history of currency and colonialism.
