Azores 60 Réis - Luis I, 1887

Countermark "CROWNED G.P." over ½ Real - Fernando VII, Mexico

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Information

Country Azores Azores
Currency Azores-Real - Countermark GP under crown (1887)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 60 Réis - Luis I
Year 1887
Ruler Luís I (1861–1889)
Composition Silver (.903)
Shape Round
Technique Countermarked
Weight (g) 1.69
Diameter (mm) 17.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

60 Réis - Luis I from Azores. Issued in 1887. Struck in Silver (.903). Measures 17.5 mm and weighs 1.69 g.

Obverse
Countermarked crown under "GP" over the king's Fernando 7th bust looking right. Surrounded by lettering with date at bottom.
Reverse
Hispanic arms A pair of pillars separated by a crowned simple shield with lions, castles, pomegranate and three centralized Fleurs-de-Lis

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1887)  Countermarked over several years and mintmarks

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