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40 Réis - Luiz I Countermark "BIG CROWN" over ½ Macuta - Maria II, Angola ND
1871 year| Copper | 19 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Azores (Portugal) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis I the Popular (1861-1889) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1871 |
| Value | 40 Réis |
| Currency | Real (decimalized, 1843-1911) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 19 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#98860 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Heritage Auctions (Lot 32 461)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 "BIG CROWN" over ½ Macuta - Maria II, Angola, which adds an extra layer of uniqueness and historical significance to the coin.
