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

€53,384.00
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 07, KM#39
Obverse description
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPETRVS·II·D·G·PORTVG·R·D·ÆTHIOP
Reverse descriptionCountermark representing the coat of arms of Portugal, it is an order of April 18, 1809. The countermark doubles the value of the face value. Here, the coin is originally KM# 2, 10 Reis - Pedro II, so the value of KM# 39 is 20 Reis.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMODERATO SPLENDEAT VSV·1694· P P X P P
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (1809)  - JR 07.01 - host date 1694 -
ND (1809)  - JR 07.02- host date 1696 -
ND (1809)  - JR 07.03 - host date 1697 -
ND (1809)  - JR 07.04 - host date 1699 -
Catalog ID7437859740
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