Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
120 Réis - João IV Countermark "120" over "Tostão" ND
1642 year| Silver (.9167) | 8.8 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John IV (João IV) (1640-1656) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1642 |
| Value | 120 Réis (Reais) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 8.8 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#36688 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Comment
Laws: Regimento 01FEB1642 Lei 03FEB1642Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 120 Réis - João IV (Countermark "120" over "Tostão") ND (1642) coin from Portugal is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was minted in 1642, just a few years after Portugal gained independence from Spain in 1640. This was a period of significant economic growth and trade expansion for Portugal, and the 120 Réis coin was an important part of the country's currency system at the time.
