300 Réis - Luís I Countermark "Crowned G.P." over "300 Réis "J" - José I; Brazil" ND
1887 year| Silver (.9166) | 9.06 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 (.9166) |
| Weight | 9.06 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#104164 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lettering:
+ 300 +
+ J +
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a countermark, which is a secondary marking or stamp that was added to the coin after it was originally minted. The countermark on this coin is the letters "Crowned G.P." over the number "300 Réis" and the letter "J" (representing José I), which was added to the coin to indicate that it was issued under the reign of King José I of Portugal. This countermark is unique to coins issued in the Azores, a group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean that was a Portuguese territory at the time. The presence of this countermark makes the coin particularly valuable to collectors interested in the history and numismatics of Portugal and its colonies.
