Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
100 Réis - Afonso VI Countermark "Crowned 100" over LXXX ND
| Silver (.917) | 4.6 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Afonso VI (1656-1667) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1663-1667 |
| Value | 1 Teston (Tostão) (100) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 4.6 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#36812 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Comment
Countermarked under the Law 22 MAR, 1663Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Portugal. The 100 Réis coin was introduced as part of a broader effort to reform the Portuguese currency and stabilize the economy, which had been struggling due to inflation and other factors. The countermark "Crowned 100" over LXXX was added to the coin to indicate its value and authenticity, and the use of silver in the coin's minting was a deliberate choice to increase its value and durability. Despite these efforts, the coin's mintage was ultimately limited due to the challenges faced by the Portuguese economy during this period.
