Portugal 480 Réis - João IV, 1643

Countermark "Crowned 480" 0ver Spain-America 8 Reales

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal Portugal
Currency Real (1517 – 1835)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 480 Réis
Year 1643
Ruler Peter II (Pedro II) (1683–1706)
Composition Silver (.9167)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Milled, countermarked
Weight (g) 27
Diameter (mm) 40
Demonetized Yes

Description

480 Réis from Portugal. Issued in 1643. Struck in Silver (.9167). Measures 40 mm and weighs 27 g.

Obverse
Counterstamp "Crowned 480" over "8 Reales (Pataca) from Spain or America

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1643)  — Gomes# J4 117.01 - Over "Pataca"
ND (1643)  — Gomes# J4 117.02 - Over Cruzado João IV (Error)

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