300 Réis Countermarked issue over 2 Reales - Charles IV; Spain ND
1887 year| Silver (.812) | 6.77 g | 26 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 (.812) |
| Weight | 6.77 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#101841 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of Castile and Leon. Legend around. R and mintmark left. Value and officials initials right.
Lettering: HISPANIARUM·REX·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with a crowned shield of Portugal, indicating that it was issued for use in the Azores, a group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean that was a Portuguese territory at the time. This coin was minted during the reign of Charles IV of Spain, who also ruled over Portugal, and it features a unique blend of Spanish and Portuguese design elements.