240 Réis - João IV Countermark "Crowned 240" over Spain-America 4 Reales ND
1643 year| Silver (.9167) | 13 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Peter II (Pedro II) (1683-1706) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1643 |
| Value | 240 Réis (Reais) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#360488 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Comment
Law: Alvará 26FEB1643)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 240 Réis - João IV coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Portugal. The coin was minted in 1643, just a few years after Portugal gained independence from Spain, and it features a countermark of a crowned 240 over a Spain-America 4 Reales coin. This countermark was used to indicate that the coin had been minted under the authority of the Portuguese crown, rather than the Spanish crown. This coin is a unique example of the economic and political shifts that were taking place in Portugal during this time period.
