1100 Réis - Pedro Prince Counterspamp "Crowned 1100" over Cruzado or ¼ Moeda ND
1668 year| Gold (.9167) | 3.1 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Regent | Peter (Pedro) (1667-1683) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1668 |
| Value | 1100 Réis (Reais) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#360494 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Law ordering the counterstamp: Alvará 12APR1668The coins migth have the older Stamp "I" from Afonso VI, meaning 1000 Réis
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1100 Réis - Pedro Prince coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Portugal. The coin was minted in 1668, just a few years after the Portuguese Restoration War, which saw the country regain its independence from Spain. The coin's design, featuring the crowned 1100 réis over a cruzado or ¼ moeda, symbolized the country's newfound independence and economic growth. Additionally, the use of gold (.9167) in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the previous copper coins, indicating a shift towards a more valuable and durable currency.
