XX Réis - Pedro V (Countermarked with "Small Crown") ND (1854) front XX Réis - Pedro V (Countermarked with "Small Crown") ND (1854) back
XX Réis - Pedro V (Countermarked with "Small Crown") ND (1854) photo
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XX Réis - Pedro V Countermarked with "Small Crown" ND

1854 year
Copper 13.74 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
São Tomé and Príncipe
King
Pedro V (1853-1861)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1854
Value
20 Réis
Currency
Real (Countermark “Small Crown”, 1854)
Composition
Copper
Weight
13.74 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Countermarked
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#103013
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Comment

The pict is the coin 18311 from INCM Museum
The stamp is only for statistic purposes in order to find out the amount of coins circulating in the colony.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with a "Small Crown" which indicates that it was issued during the reign of King Pedro V of Portugal, who ruled from 1853 to 1861. This countermark was used to validate the coin for circulation in the colonies, including São Tomé and Príncipe.