Portugal 50 Réis - Afonso VI, 1663

Countermark "Crowned SO" over "XXXX Réis"

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal Portugal
Currency Real (1517 – 1835)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Teston
Year 1663
Ruler Afonso VI (1656–1667)
Composition Silver (.9166)
Shape Round
Technique Hammered, countermarked
Weight (g) 2.5
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Teston from Portugal. Issued in 1663. Struck in Silver (.9166). Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.5 g.

Obverse
Stamp "Crowned SO" SO means 50

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1663)  — AG#A6 30.01 (Over XX, Filipe I) Probably an error
ND (1663)  — AG#A6 30.02 (Over XXXX, João IV-Lisboa)
ND (1663)  — AG#A6 30.03 (Over XXXX, João IV-Porto)
ND (1663)  — AG#A6 30.04 (Over XXXX, João IV-Évora)

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