600 Réis (Countermark "Crowned G.P." over 1 Cruzado - Portugal) ND (1887) front 600 Réis (Countermark "Crowned G.P." over 1 Cruzado - Portugal) ND (1887) back
600 Réis (Countermark "Crowned G.P." over 1 Cruzado - Portugal) ND (1887) photo
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600 Réis Countermark "Crowned G.P." over 1 Cruzado - Portugal ND

1887 year
Silver (.9166) 7.3 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Azores (Portugal)
King
Louis I the Popular (1861-1889)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1887
Value
600 Réis
Currency
Real (decimalized, 1843-1911)
Composition
Silver (.9166)
Weight
7.3 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Countermarked
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#100049
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Comment

The picture was in Lot 63054 from Heritage Auctions

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Portugal. The country was facing a severe financial crisis, and the government decided to introduce a new currency, the Cruzado, to address the issue. The 600 Réis coin was countermarked with the Crowned G.P. symbol, indicating that it was issued under the new currency system. This coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the economic challenges faced by Portugal during that time.