2400 Réis - José I Counterstamp 'MR' over 8 Reales/Santiago

Issuer Mozambique
Year 1765
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 6 Cruzados = 2400 Réis
Currency José I (Countermarks `M` and `MR`, 1760-1765)
Composition Silver (.9166)
Weight 27.07 g
Diameter 39 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled, Countermarked
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#18
Obverse description Crowned world hemispheres between two crowned pillars. Counterstamp `MR`
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering * VTRAQUE VNUM * MR PLUS VLTR So * 1764 * So
(Translation: Both as one Further beyond)
Reverse description Crowned arms shield flanked by initials and value
Reverse script
Reverse lettering CAROLUS · III · D · G · HISPAN · ET IND · REX * J 8
(Translation: Carlos the third by the grace of God King of Spain and the Indies)
Edge
Mint So
Casa de Moneda de Chile,Santiago, Chile (1743-date)
Mintage ND (1765) - 8 reales dated 1764, unique -
Numisquare ID 2661953250
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