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1000 Réis - Alfonse VI Counterstamp "Crowned 1" over "1 Cruzado, João IV" ND
| Gold (.9167) | 3.1 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Afonso VI (1656-1667) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1662-1668 |
| Value | 1000 Réis (Reais) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#367764 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Law of November 20, 1662: - The stamp "1" carries the value of the currency from 750 to 1000 Réis.The photograph above is the result of a PhotoShop work on a 1 Cruzado from the INCM Museum (Lisbon)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great change in Portugal. King Afonso VI was the first Portuguese monarch to be crowned with a crown made of gold, which is reflected in the counterstamp on the coin. Additionally, the coin was issued during a period of economic reform, which aimed to stabilize the Portuguese economy and promote trade. The 1000 Réis coin was an important part of this effort, as it was widely used in trade and commerce.
