40 Reis - João Prince Countermark `SHIELD` over `XX Réis, José I`

€53,389.00
IssuerAngola
Year1809
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value40 Réis
CurrencyReal (18th century-1914)
CompositionCopper
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Countermarked
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Gomes#JR 12
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# 8, 20 Reis - José I, so the value of KM# 42 is 40 Reis.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIOSEPHUS·I·D·G·REX·P·ET·D·GUINEAE· XX · 1757 ·
Reverse description
Reverse script
Reverse letteringPECVNIA·TOTVM·CIRCUMIT·ORBEM
EdgeFull
Mint
MintageND (1809)  - Host date 1752 - JR 12.01 -
ND (1809)  - Host date 1753 - JR 12.02 -
ND (1809)  - Host date 1757 - JR 12.03 -
Catalog ID4491745900
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