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100 Réis - João IV Countermark "100" over LXXX Réis ND
1642 year| Silver (.9167) | 7.34 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John IV (João IV) (1640-1656) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1642 |
| Value | 100 Reis (Reais) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 7.34 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#360451 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Laws: Regimento 01FEB1642 Lei 03FEB1642Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it has a unique countermark, which is a mark or symbol that was added to the coin after it was minted. In this case, the countermark is the number "100" stamped over the original denomination of "LXXX Réis" (80 réis). This countermark was added to indicate that the coin had been revalued to 100 réis, likely due to changes in the value of the silver content or to combat inflation. The use of countermarks was a common practice in the past to modify the value of coins without having to mint new ones, and it adds an interesting element to the history and collectibility of this coin.
