10 Reis - Maria II Countermark `CROWNED SHIELD` over `5 Reis José`

€53,397.00
IssuerAngola
Year1837
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value10 Réis
CurrencyReal (18th century-1914)
CompositionCopper
Weight3.9 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Countermarked
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#48, Gomes#M2 02
Obverse description
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringAFRICA·PORTUGUEZA·1770 · V · (Stamped over `V`)
Reverse descriptionCountermark representing the coat of arms of Portugal, the Edict of March 21, 1837. The countermark doubles the face value of the coin. Here, the coin is the original KM# 19, 5 Reis - José I, so the value of KM# 48 is 10 Reis.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringJOSEPHUS·I·D·G·REX·P·ET·D·GUIN·
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (1837)  - M2.02.01 - host date 1770 -
ND (1837)  - M2.02.02 - host date 1771 -
Catalog ID3273895940
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