Brazil 500 Réis - Afonso VI, 1663
Countermarked 400 Réis
Information
Country
Brazil
Brazil
Currency
Real
(1654 – 1799)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
500 Réis - Afonso VI
Year
1663
Ruler
Afonso VI
(1656–1667)
Composition
Silver (.9166)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
22.9
Diameter (mm)
40
Demonetized
Yes
Description
500 Réis - Afonso VI from Brazil. Issued in 1663. Struck in Silver (.9166). Measures 40 mm and weighs 22.9 g.
- Obverse
- Countermarked [S00]=500 réis over cruzados (400) from João IV and Afonso VI by law on 22.3.1663
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1663) | — |
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