Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
250 Réis - Pedro II Countermark "250" and new lettering over ½ Cruzado ND
| Silver (.917) | 11.47 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Peter II (Pedro II) (1683-1706) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1698-1705 |
| Value | 250 Réis (Reais) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 11.47 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered, Milled, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#37323 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Countermark [2S0]or [250]
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
Comment
To avoid the coin cutting a new legend, edge and countermark was applied over 200 Reis from João IV and Afonso VI.The mark has been done at the following mint places: Lisbon, Oporto, Coimbra, Guarda, Évora and Tavira.
The coin was countermarked under the Law 14 JUN, 1698
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of King Pedro II of Portugal, who ruled from 1683 to 1706. The coin features a countermark "250" and new lettering over the ½ Cruzado, which was a denomination of the Portuguese currency at the time. This coin was made of silver with a purity of .917 and weighed 11.47 grams. It was a standard circulation coin during the time period and is now considered a valuable collector's item.
