10 Reais - António I Countermark "AÇOR" over billon coins ND
1582 year| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Anthony I (António) (1580) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1582 |
| Value | 10 Réis (Reais) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#103338 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Comment
Billon's pieces had been out of circulation for over 100 years. It is almost certain to be fake stamps applied to low value coins.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 10 Reais - António I (Countermark "AÇOR" over billon coins) ND (1582) from Portugal made of Billon is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Portugal. The countermark "AÇOR" was added to the coin to indicate that it was issued by the Portuguese Crown, and it features an image of King António I on one side and the Portuguese coat of arms on the other. The use of billon, a copper and silver alloy, was a common practice during this time period, as it was a more affordable alternative to pure silver or gold coins. Despite its relatively low value, this coin is still highly sought after by collectors today due to its historical significance and rarity.
