Portugal 500 Réis - Afonso VI, 1663
Countermark "Crowned S00" over Cruzado, João IV
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 (.9167)
Shape
Round
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 (.9167). Measures 40 mm and weighs 22.9 g.
- Obverse
- Countermark "Crowned SOO" over Cruzados "400" from João IV The mark "500" also exists instead of "SOO": AG#A6 45. There are 14 stamp variations.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1663) | — | Gomes# A6 44.01 to 44.02 - Cruzado João IV, Lisboa | ||
| ND (1663) | — | Gomes# A6 44.03 - Cruzado João IV, Porto | ||
| ND (1663) | — | Gomes# A6 44.04 to 44.07 - Over Cruzado João IV, Évora | ||
| ND (1663) | — | Gomes# A6 44.08 - Cruzado Afonso VI (no date) | ||
| ND (1663) | — | Gomes# A6 44.09 - Cruzado Afonso VI (1665-error) |
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