300 Réis Countermarked issue over 2 Reales - Ferdinand VII; Spain ND
1887 year| Silver (.812) | 6.77 g |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#101839 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms
Lettering:
HISPANIARUM·REX·
R 2
M IG
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with a crowned shield of the Kingdom of Spain, indicating that it was issued under the authority of the Spanish monarchy, despite being minted in Portugal. This highlights the complex history of currency and trade between the two countries during that time period.