600 Réis - Luis I Countermark "BIG CROWN" over "1000 Réis - Pedro II, Brazil" ND
1871 year| Silver (.917) | 12.5 g | 30.3 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 | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 30.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102940 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Brazilian empire coat of arms
Lettering: 1000 REIS
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 "BIG CROWN" over "1000 Réis - Pedro II, Brazil". This indicates that the coin was issued by a different authority or entity than the original mint, and it's a way to verify the coin's authenticity.
