© António Resina de Melo
© António Resina de Melo
300 Réis - Luis I Countermark "BIG CROWN" over "500 Réis - Pedro II, Brazil" ND
1871 year| Silver (.917) | 6.37 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Azores (Portugal) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis I the Popular (1861-1889) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1871 |
| Value | 300 Réis |
| Currency | Real (decimalized, 1843-1911) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 6.37 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102866 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Brazilian empire coat
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN HOC SIG-NO VINCES
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it has a unique countermark, which is a crown stamped over the original denomination of 500 réis. This indicates that the coin was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Brazil, when the government was forced to overstamp existing coins to increase their value. The countermark was added to the coin to indicate its new value of 300 réis, and the crown symbolizes the authority of the Brazilian government. This coin is a rare and interesting example of how governments have adapted their currency to meet the needs of their citizens during times of economic change.
