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250 Réis - Afonso VI Countermark "Crowned 250" over 200 Réis ND
1663 year| Silver (.9167) | 11.5 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Afonso VI (1656-1667) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1663 |
| Value | 250 Réis (Reais) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1686 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#103510 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Comment
The pict is the coin Nr.5185 from INCM MuseumIt also exists the stamp "2S0" (A6 42), instead of "250"
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Portugal. The coin was minted in 1663, during the reign of King Afonso VI, who was known for his efforts to modernize and strengthen the Portuguese economy. The countermark on the coin, which features a crowned "250" over a 200 Réis coin, was added to indicate that the coin had been revalued to 250 Réis, which was a significant increase in value at the time. This revaluation was likely done to address inflation and economic instability in Portugal during this period.
