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2400 Réis - José I Counterstamp "MR" over 8 Reales/Santiago ND
1765 year| Silver (.9166) | 27.07 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Mozambique |
|---|---|
| King | Joseph I the Reformer (1750-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1765 |
| Value | 6 Cruzados (2400) |
| Currency | Real (1706-1910) |
| Composition | Silver (.9166) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#389749 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms shield flanked by initials and value
Lettering:
CAROLUS · III · D · G · HISPAN · ET IND · REX *
J 8
Translation: Carlos the third by the grace of God King of Spain and the Indies
Comment
Law: Bando 20AGO1755
The stamp was also applied over various 8 reales from several Spanish colonial mints. The stamp MR defined the value as 6 Cruzados = 2400 Réis.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of King José I of Portugal, who ruled from 1750 to 1777. The counterstamp "MR" over 8 Reales/Santiago indicates that it was minted at the Santiago mint in Brazil, which was a Portuguese colony at the time. The use of a counterstamp was a common practice during this period, as it allowed the Portuguese authorities to overstamp existing coins with a new design or inscription, thereby creating a new coin without the need to mint a completely new one. This coin is a rare example of a Portuguese colonial coin from Mozambique, and its unique combination of features makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
