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20 Réis - Luis I Countermark 'CROWNED G.P.' over '15 Réis, Portuguese India'
| Issuer | Azores |
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| Year | 1877 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays the punched countermark of the Azores: a crowned 'G.P.' cartouche stamp applied to the host coin, visible in the upper-left field. The countermark is incuse and rectangular with a crown surmounting the initials, characteristic of the 1877 Azorean revalidation issue. The underlying host coin is a Portuguese India 15 Réis piece, whose original design details are largely obscured by heavy wear and the application of the countermark. The copper surface shows a reddish-brown patina with significant surface corrosion consistent with prolonged circulation. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | G.P. |
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