3 Reais - António I Countermark "Açor" over 3 Reais ND
1582 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Anthony I (António) (1580) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1582 |
| Value | 3 Réis (Reais) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#103263 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 3 Reais - António I (Countermark "Açor" over 3 Reais) ND (1582) from Portugal made of Copper is that it was issued during the reign of King António I, who was the first king of Portugal to issue coins with his name and title on them. This coin is a rare example of early Portuguese coinage and is highly sought after by collectors.
