© 1200Reis
© 1200Reis
600 Réis - Luis I Countermark "BIG CROWN" over "1000 Réis - Pedro II, Brazil" ND
1871 year| Silver (.917) | 12.75 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Azores (Portugal) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis I the Popular (1861-1889) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1871 |
| Value | 600 Réis |
| Currency | Real (decimalized, 1843-1911) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 12.75 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Brazilian Empire Coat of Arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN HOC S. VINCES.
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 is a "BIG CROWN" over the original "1000 Réis - Pedro II, Brazil" design, indicating that the coin was issued by the government of Brazil and later countermarked by the government of Portugal. This is a unique feature that sets this coin apart from other coins of its time and adds to its historical and numismatic value.
