60 Réis - Luis I Countermark "CROWNED G.P." over ½ Real - Philip V, Spain ND
1887 year| Silver | 1.69 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 1.69 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#103001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross with castles and lions in angles
Lettering: HISPANIARUM.REX.
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 "CROWNED G.P." was added over the original ½ Real coin from Philip V, Spain, indicating that it was issued by the Portuguese government. This practice of countermarking coins was common in the 19th century, particularly in countries with colonies, as a way to validate the currency for use in their territories.
