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300 Réis - Afonso VI Counterstamp "Crowned 300" over "4 Reales - Philip IV" ND
1663 year| Silver | 13.5 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Afonso VI (1656-1667) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1663 |
| Value | 300 Réis (Reais) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.5 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1686 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#103479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a counterstamp, which was a common practice in the 17th century. The counterstamp "Crowned 300" over "4 Reales - Philip IV" was added to the coin to indicate that it had been revalued from 4 réis to 300 réis, likely due to a change in the currency system or a shortage of coins. This counterstamping process was done by stamping a new design over the existing one, creating a unique and identifiable mark that distinguished the revalued coin from others.
