300 Réis Countermarked issue over 2 Reales - Alfonso XII; Spain ND
1887 year| Silver (.835) | 5 g | 23 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 (.835) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#101844 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The coat of arms of Spain
Lettering:
REY CONSTL DE ESPAÑA
M·S· UNA PESETA ·M·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with the letters "AZ" on the reverse, indicating that it was issued specifically for use in the Azores, a group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean that is part of Portugal. This countermarking was done to distinguish the coins issued for use in the Azores from those issued for use in mainland Portugal.
