100 Réis - João IV (Countermarked 80 Réis) ND (1663) front 100 Réis - João IV (Countermarked 80 Réis) ND (1663) back
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100 Réis - João IV Countermarked 80 Réis ND

1663 year
Silver (.9166) 7.34 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1663
Value
100 Réis
Currency
Real (1654-1799)
Composition
Silver (.9166)
Weight
7.34 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#36687
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 100 Réis - João IV (Countermarked 80 Réis) ND (1663) coin from Brazil is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was minted in 1663, just a few years after the Portuguese colonization of Brazil, and it reflects the shift from the use of the Portuguese real as the official currency to the use of the Brazilian réis. The countermarking of the coin with the value of 80 réis also highlights the efforts of the Portuguese crown to regulate the currency and maintain control over the economy. This coin is a unique piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political landscape of Brazil during this time period.