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© INCM
4000 Réis - Afonso VI Countermark "Crowned 4" over 4 Cruzados ND
| Gold (.9166) | 12.2 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Afonso VI (1656-1667) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1662-1668 |
| Value | 4000 Réis (Reais) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.9166) |
| Weight | 12.2 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102549 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Comment
Law 20th November 1662: -The stamp "4" raises the value of the coin from 3500 to 4000 Réis.The pict is the coin Nr. 13711 from INCM Museum
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4000 Réis - Afonso VI coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Portugal. The coin was minted during the reign of King Afonso VI, who ruled from 1656 to 1683, a period marked by the Restoration of Portuguese independence from Spain and the subsequent rebuilding of the country's economy and infrastructure. The coin's unique countermark, featuring a crowned "4" over 4 Cruzados, is a testament to the coin's authenticity and value during this time.
