300 Réis Countermarked issue over 2 Reales - Philip V; Spain ND
1887 year| Silver | 6.77 g | 27 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 |
| Weight | 6.77 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#101835 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross with castles and lions in angles in octolobe
Lettering: HISPANIARUM REX
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with the letters "A" and "P" on either side of the shield 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 countermark was applied to coins that were minted in Spain and then shipped to the Azores for circulation, and it helped to distinguish them from coins that were minted specifically for use on the mainland. This coin is a unique example of how currency was adapted for use in a specific region, and it provides a glimpse into the economic and monetary history of the Azores during the late 19th century.