1887 Azores Countermarked Coins
Azores 300 Réis (1887) Luis I, Crowned G.P. countermark on 1800 R Brazil 320 Réis of Jose I
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
AZORES |
| Item Description: |
Silver 300R (1887) Azores "GP" C/S ON BRAZIL 320R |
| Full Grade: |
NGC XF 40 |
| Owner: |
Scott A |
Owner Comments:
Azores 300 Reis (1887) Luis I, Crowned G.P. countermark on 1800 R Brazil 320 Reis of Jose I
NGC XF40 with strong uncirculated countermark.
It seems that all of these (1887) countermarked coins are scare to extremely rare.
Decree of March 31, 1887
The second decree ordained that all foreign silver and copper coinage circulating in the Azores was to be countermarked with a crowned G.P. (Govern now Portuguese) within a circle. These were eventually to be replaced or exchanged by the current Portuguese coinage upon their entry into the public treasury. This countermark for general use is found on a variety of Portuguese, Brazilian, and foreign issues.
This countermark has been heavily counterfeited and should be approached with caution.