Portugal 500 Réis - Afonso VI, 1663

Countermark "Crowned 500" over Cruzado, João IV

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal
Currency Real (1517 – 1835)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 500 Réis
Year 1663
Ruler Afonso VI (1656–1667)
Composition Silver (.9166)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered, countermarked
Weight (g) 22.9
Diameter (mm) 40
Demonetized 1686

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1663)  — Gomes# A6 45.01 to 45.02 - Cruzado João IV, Lisboa
ND (1663)  — Gomes# A6 45.03 - Over Cruzado João IV, Porto
ND (1663)  — Gomes# A6 45.04 to 45.07 - Over Cruzado João IV, Évora
ND (1663)  — Gomes# A6 45.08 - Over Cruzado Afonso VI with date (error), Porto

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