20 Reis - João Prince Regent Countermark `SHIELD` over `X Reis, José`

€53,387.00
IssuerAngola
Year1809
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value20 Réis
CurrencyReal (18th century-1914)
CompositionCopper
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Countermarked
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Gomes#JR 09, KM#40
Obverse descriptionA countermark representing the coat of arms of Portugal, issued on April 18, 1809. The countermark doubles the value of the face value. Here, the coin is originally KM# 7, 10 Reis - José I, so the value of KM# 40 is 20 Reis.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOSEPHUS·I·D·G·REX·P·ET·D·GUINE· X · 1753·
Reverse description
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPECVNIA·TOTVM·CIRCUMIT·ORBEM
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (1809)  - JR 09.01, non dated - host date 1752 -
ND (1809)  - JR 09.02, non dated - host date 1753 -
ND (1809)  - JR 09.03, non dated - host date 1757 -
Catalog ID8886529750
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