Portugal 100 Réis - João IV, 1642

Countermark "100" over LXXX Réis

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal Portugal
Currency Real (1517 – 1835)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 100 Reis
Year 1642
Ruler John IV (João IV) (1640–1656)
Composition Silver (.9167)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered, countermarked
Weight (g) 7.34
Diameter (mm) 30
Demonetized Yes

Description

100 Reis from Portugal. Issued in 1642. Struck in Silver (.9167). Measures 30 mm and weighs 7.34 g.

Obverse
Countermark [100] over LXXX Réis from João III. There is the same countermark over LXXX Réis from Filipe I

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1642)  — Gomes#J4 114.01 - Over Lxxx, João III
ND (1642)  — Gomes#J4 114.02 - Over Lxxx, Filipe I

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