© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
1½ Réis - Hybrid Afonso VI/João IV ?? Pattern ?? ND
| Copper | 3.6 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Afonso VI (1656-1667) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1656-1667 |
| Value | 1½ Real (1.5) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102347 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Reverse from previous king - J4 01
King 18th corresponds to João IV
Script: Latin
Lettering:
•<>• REX •<>• X VIII
I ½
Comment
The coin is, most likely, a pattern as there is no known legislation for its issuance.Only 4 coins are known, along with many fakes.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1½ Réis - Hybrid Afonso VI/João IV coin from Portugal is that it features a unique combination of two different monarchs on its obverse side. The coin bears the portrait of King Afonso VI, who ruled Portugal from 1656 to 1667, and also includes the image of King João IV, who ruled from 1640 to 1656. This hybrid design was created as a result of a minting error and is considered a rare and valuable variation among collectors.
