300 Réis - Luis I Countermark "Crowned G.P." over 40 Centimos de Escudo - Isabel II; Spain ND
1887 year| Silver (.810) | 5.19 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 (.810) |
| Weight | 5.19 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#101113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with castles and lions. Legend around. Value below between stars.
Lettering:
REINA DE LAS ESPAÑAS
*40 CENTs.DE ESCo.*
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a countermark, which is a mark or symbol that is stamped or engraved on top of the original design of the coin. In this case, the countermark is a crowned "G.P." over the 40 Centimos de Escudo of Isabel II of Spain. This indicates that the coin was issued by the government of Portugal, but was minted in Spain, and bears the symbol of the Spanish monarch. This coin is a unique example of the complex history of currency and monetary systems in Europe during the 19th century.
