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300 Réis Countermark "Crowned G.P." over 320 Réis, Brazil ND
1887 year| Silver (.9166) | 8.9 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Azores (Portugal) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis I the Popular (1861-1889) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1887 |
| Value | 300 Réis |
| Currency | Real (decimalized, 1843-1911) |
| Composition | Silver (.9166) |
| Weight | 8.9 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102635 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
The picture is the coin Nr. 15494 from INCM MuseumInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Brazil. The country was facing a severe economic crisis, and the government was forced to debase the currency by issuing coins with a lower silver content than the standard 900 réis coin. This led to widespread counterfeiting, and the coinage system was eventually reformed in 1888. Despite this, the 300 réis coin remains a unique and interesting piece of Brazilian numismatic history.
