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60 Réis - José I Countermark "MR" over 60 Réis Tanga, Portuguese India ND
1765 year| Copper | 20 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Mozambique |
|---|---|
| King | Joseph I the Reformer (1750-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1765 |
| Value | 60 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1706-1910) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#104995 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Comment
Law: Bando 20th August 1765Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it has a unique countermark, "MR" over 60 Réis (Tanga), which was applied by the Portuguese authorities in Mozambique to indicate that the coin was issued for use in the Portuguese India territories. This countermark makes the coin particularly valuable to collectors interested in the history of Portuguese colonialism and numismatics.
