© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
250 Réis - Afonso VI Countermark "Crowned 2SO" over 200 Réis ND
1663 year| Silver (.9166) | 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 (.9166) |
| Weight | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1686 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#103464 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Comment
The above coin has received by mistake a "500" stamp.It was corrected applying "2SO" over it.
There are 8 stamp variations
It also exists the stamp "250" instead of "2SO" : It is A6 43
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it has a unique countermark, "Crowned 2SO," which was added over the original 200 Réis denomination. This countermark was used during the reign of King Afonso VI of Portugal and indicates that the coin was issued during a time of monetary reform, when the value of the coin was increased to 250 Réis. This feature makes the coin particularly valuable to collectors and historians interested in the monetary history of Portugal.
