60 Réis - Luis I Countermark "CROWNED G.P." over ½ Real - Ferdinand VII, Mexico ND
1887 year| Silver (.903) | 1.69 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Azores (Portugal) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis I the Popular (1861-1889) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1887 |
| Value | 60 Réis |
| Currency | Real (decimalized, 1843-1911) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 1.69 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#103003 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hispanic arms
A pair of pillars separated by a crowned simple shield with lions, castles, pomegranate and three centralized Fleurs-de-Lis
Lettering: •HISPAN•ET IND•R•Mo•J•J•
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 onto a coin that has already been minted, in this case, the "CROWNED G.P." over ½ Real - Ferdinand VII, Mexico. This countermark was added to the coin to indicate that it was issued by a particular authority or for a specific purpose, and it can be a valuable tool for collectors and numismatists to identify the coin's origin and history.
