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4 Reais - António I Counterstamp "Açor" over 4 Reais, António ND
1582 year| Copper | 7.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Anthony I (António) (1580) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1582 |
| Value | 4 Réis (Reais) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#103261 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned King's Shield with "A" on left and one goshawk on right
Lettering:
ANTONIVS I:D:G:P:ET:A
A (Mint mark from Angra/Azores)
Comment
The Stamp of the obave picture is a PhotoShop workInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a counterstamp, which is a secondary stamp or marking applied to a coin that was not part of its original design. In this case, the counterstamp "Açor" was added over the original 4 Reais denomination, and it is believed to have been applied by a private individual or organization, rather than the official mint. This practice of counterstamping was common in the 16th century, and it allowed for the creation of new denominations or variations of coins without the need for a full redesign.
