Portugal 250 Réis - Afonso VI, 1663

Countermark "Crowned 250" over 200 Réis

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal Portugal
Currency Real (1517 – 1835)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 250 Réis
Year 1663
Ruler Afonso VI (1656–1667)
Composition Silver (.9167)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered, countermarked
Weight (g) 11.5
Diameter (mm) 32
Demonetized 1686

Description

250 Réis from Portugal. Issued in 1663. Struck in Silver (.9167). Measures 32 mm and weighs 11.5 g.

Obverse
"Crowned 250" over Half Cruzado (200)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1663)  — Gomes# 43.01 to 43.05 - João IV - Lisboa
ND (1663)  — Gomes# 43.06 to 43.08 - João IV - Porto
ND (1663)  — Gomes# 43.09 to 43.13 - João IV - Évora
ND (1663)  — Gomes# 43.14 to 43.15 - Afonso VI - Lisboa
ND (1663)  — Gomes# 43.16 - Over Afonso VI - Évora

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