Portugal 500 Réis - Afonso VI, 1663

Countermark "Crowned 500" over Cruzado, João IV

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal 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

Description

500 Réis from Portugal. Issued in 1663. Struck in Silver (.9166). Measures 40 mm and weighs 22.9 g.

Obverse
Contermark "Crowned 500" over Cruzados (400) from João IV

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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