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| Azores 60 Reis (1887) Luis I, Crowned G.P. countermark on Spanish 1774-S CF 1/2 Real of Charles III |
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Silver 60R (1887) Azores "GP" C/S ON SPANISH 1/2R Gomes 16.04 1774S CF C/S: XF STANDARD Annechino Collection
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NGC VF 30
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Azores 60 Reis (1887) Luis I, Crowned G.P. countermark on Spanish 1774-S CF 1/2 Real of Charles III
Gomes 16.04; unlisted in Krause.
A spectacular example. I have found that these smaller denominations are seemingly tougher to locate.
A true treasure.
NGC VF30; Counterstamp XF Standard
Photos from NGC Photovision Plus
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.
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| Azores 120 Reis (1887) Luis I, Crowned G.P. countermark on Spanish 1794-S 1 Real of Charles IIII |
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Silver 120R (1887) Azores "GP" C/S ON SPANISH REAL KM 24.1 1794S CN C/S: XF STANDARD
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NGC VF 35
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Azores 120 Reis (1887) Luis I, Crowned G.P. countermark on Spanish 1794-S CN (Sevilla Mint) 1 Real Of Charles IIII
NGC VF35, C/S XF Standard
KM 24.1
Some notable die clashing on obverse.
These smaller denominations seem tougher to find than the larger ones.
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| Azores 300 Réis (1887) Luis I, Crowned G.P. countermark on 1800 R Brazil 320 Réis of Jose I |
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Silver 300R (1887) Azores "GP" C/S ON BRAZIL 320R
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NGC XF 40
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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.
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| Azores 300 Reis (1887) Luis I, Crowned G.P. countermark on 1751 Brazil 320 Reis of Jose I |
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Silver 300R (1887) Azores "GP" C/S ON BRAZIL 320R Gomes-24.12 1751R C/S: AU STANDARD
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NGC VF 30
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Azores 300 Reis (1887) Luis I, Crowned G.P. countermark on 1751 Brazil 320 Reis of Jose I
KM-not listed; Gomes-24.12. Crowned G.P. countermark within incuse circle. Issued by decree o 31 March 1887. On 1751 Brazil 320 Reis of Jose I. The host coin is charmingly toned with moderate, even wear. The countermark is fairly well centered on the obverse and reasonably well punched.
Only two graded by NGC, both VF30.
Also a handful of others punched on various other coins.
PCGS has one coin graded countermarked on a British florin in XF45, and another countermarked on a Portuguese 1763 200 Reis graded VF25.
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.
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| Azores 600 Réis (1887) Luis I, Crowned G.P. countermark on 1812 Portugual 400 Réis |
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Silver 600R (1887) Azores "GP" C/S ON PORTUGAL 400R KM 26.2 1812 C/S: AU WEAK
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NGC XF 45
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Azores 600 Réis (1887) Luis I, Crowned G.P. countermark on 1812 Portugual 400 Réis , Weak Countermark.
NGC XF45, Countermark, Almost Uncirculated/weak. (But fully formed)
KM 26.2
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.
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| Azores 1200 Réis (1887) Luis I, Crowned G.P. countermark on 1815 R Brazil 960 Réis of Jose I |
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Silver 1200R (1887) 29.2 Azores "GP" C/S ON BRAZIL 960R KM 29.2 1815R C/S: AU STANDARD
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NGC XF 45
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Azores 1200 Réis (1887) Luis I, Crowned G.P. countermark on 1815 R Brazil 960 Réis of Jose I
NGC XF45 with standard almost uncirculated countermark.
This host coin appears to be struck over another 1813 dated coin. which can be seen around 10:00 - 11:00 on the obverse.
NGC did not notice this, and there for document this in any way. But it is clear that there is an under-type of some kind.
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.
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| Azores 1200 Réis (1887) Luis I, Crowned G.P. countermark on 1819 R Brazil 960 Réis of Jose I |
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Silver 1200R (1887) 29.2 Azores "GP" C/S ON BRAZIL 960R KM 29.2 1819R C/S: UNC STANDARD
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NGC AU 58
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AZORES: Azores - Brazil. 1200 Reis, ND (1887). Luis I. NGC AU-58. Countermark: Unc Standard.
KM-29.2. Issued by decree of 31 March 1887. Countermark: Crowned G.P. (Governo Portugues) with circle. Applied to a 1819-R 960 Reis from Brazil of Joao VI (KM-307.3). Very well preserved, this specimen offers a pleasing countermark upon a barely handled, pleasingly toned host coin.
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| Azores, Countermarked 1200 Reis ND (1887) on Brazil Pedro I 960 Reis 1826-R (KM368.1) |
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Silver 1200R (1887) Azores "GP" C/S ON BRAZIL 960R KM 29.5, Gomes 21.20 1826R C/S: UNC STANDARD
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NGC AU 58
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Azores, Countermarked 1200 Reis ND (1887) on Brazil Pedro I 960 Reis 1826-R (KM368.1)
Gomes 21.20
NGC AU58; Counterstamp UNC Standard.Portuguese Administration. Counterstamped 1200 Reis ND (1887) AU58 NGC, KM29.5. Host: Brazil Pedro I 960 Reis 1826-R (KM368.1); Counterstamp: crowned G.P. (UNC Standard). A piece for discerning collectors offering a crisp, fully-engraved stamp upon an evenly rendered and toned host. This is a Type I countermark.
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| Azores, Countermarked 1200 Reis ND (1887) on Belgian Congo 1887 5 Francs of KM 8.1 |
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Silver 1200R (1887) Azores "GP" C/S ON BEL. CONGO 5F Unlisted 1887 C/S: UNC STANDARD Annechino Collection
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NGC MS 62
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Azores, Countermarked 1200 Reis ND (1887) on Belgian Congo (Congo Free State) 1887 5 Francs of KM 8.1 from Leopold II (Silver, 25.05 gr, 37 mm) Head left LEOPOLD II R D BELGES SOUV DE L'ETAT INDEP DU CONGO Rev. Crowned arms with supporters within wreath. The edge is inscribed * TRAVAIL * * ET * * PROGRES *. KM (unlisted). Uncirculated.
Dupriez 10, Gomes# L1 31.xx
Now NGC MS62
An unlisted type, featuring the crowned "GP" counterstamp on a Belgian Congo, 5 Francs 1887 from Leopold II. Per the March 31, 1887 decree regarding countermark coinage circulating throughout the Azores, all foreign coins were to be stamped with the crowned "GP" (Governo Protugues) countermark within a circle. Typically these stamps are found on host coins from Portugal or Brazil, and while there are a few other noted examples from additional host countries, it appears that this may be only the second available issue struck upon a Congo Free State coin. An extremely rare and attractive example.
ex. iBelgica Maison de Vente SNC; 25, Apr 2018 - Lot 145
Rue des Soeurs Grises 11/6
B-7000 Mons Belgium
Description: Azores, Countermarked 1200 Reis ND (1887) on 5 Francs 1887 from Leopold II (Silver, 25.05 gr, 37 mm) Head left LEOPOLD II R D BELGES SOUV DE L'ETAT INDEP DU CONGO Rev. Crowned arms with supporters within wreath. The edge is inscribed * TRAVAIL * * ET * * PROGRES *. KM (unlisted). Uncirculated.
An unlisted type, featuring the crowned "GP" counterstamp on a Belgian Congo, 5 Francs 1887 from Leopold II. Per the March 31, 1887 decree regarding countermark coinage circulating throughout the Azores, all foreign coins were to be stamped with the crowned "GP" (Governo Portugues) countermark within a circle. Typically these stamps are found on host coins from Portugal or Brazil, and while there are a few other noted examples from additional host countries. Rare and attractive example.
ex. Numismática Leilões Auction 23; 10, Oct 2017 - Lot 774
Rua D. Luíz de Noronha nº 26 – 6º Esq
1050–072 Lisboa Portugal
Description: (25.0000 g., 0.9000 Silver 0.7234 oz. ASW - 37mm)
~ Azores: Counter-stamped (Portugal - decree of March 31, 1887) ~
This is only the second example known, the other being graded NGC MS63 and sold in a Heritage auction (Jan 2017) and thought to be unique, but obviously not. The countermark looks like an earring on Leopold II, and the strike on the countermark is somewhat stronger and fuller formed on this example than the Heritage example.
Unlisted in "Moedas Portuguesas e do território que hoje é Portugal" by Alberto Gomes/"Portuguese Coins and the Territory that Today is Portugal", by Alberto Gomes
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