Portugal 240 Réis - João IV, 1643

Countermark "Crowned 240" over Spain-America 4 Reales

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal Portugal
Currency Real (1517 – 1835)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 240 Réis
Year 1643
Ruler Peter II (Pedro II) (1683–1706)
Composition Silver (.9167)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered, countermarked
Weight (g) 13
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Description

240 Réis from Portugal. Issued in 1643. Struck in Silver (.9167). Measures 25 mm and weighs 13 g.

Obverse
Counterstamp "Crowned 240" over "4 Reales (½ Pataca) from Spain or America

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1643)  —

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