2200 Réis - Pedro Prince Counterspamp "Crowned 2200" over 2 Cruzados or ½ Moeda ND
1668 year| Gold (.9167) | 6.1 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Regent | Peter (Pedro) (1667-1683) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1668 |
| Value | 2200 Réis (Reais) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 6.1 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#360495 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Law: Alvará 12APR1668The coins migth have the older Stamp "2" from Afonso VI, meaning 2000 Réis
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2200 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 2200 réis over 2 cruzados or ½ moeda, symbolizes the country's newfound independence and economic growth. Additionally, the use of gold (.9167) in the coin's minting adds to its value and historical significance, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
