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© Heritage Auctions
40 Réis - Pedro V Countermarked over Pataco - João VI; Portugal ND
1854 year| Bronze | 38 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|
| King | Pedro V (1853-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1854 |
| Value | 40 Réis |
| Currency | Real (Countermark “Small Crown”, 1854) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 38 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#101187 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Contermarked with small crown in order to know the total ammount of coins in circulation.Law 03NOV1854
The picture is the Lot 22068 from Heritage Auctions
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked over a Pataco coin from João VI of Portugal, indicating that it was issued during a time of colonial administration and highlighting the historical connection between Portugal and São Tomé and Príncipe.
