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4400 Réis - Pedro Prince Counterstamp "Crowned 4400" over 4 Cruzados or Moeda ND
1668 year| Gold (.9167) | 12.1 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Regent | Peter (Pedro) (1667-1683) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1668 |
| Value | 4400 Réis (Reais) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 12.1 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102972 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: "King's name" : D : G: REX : PORTVGALIE
Comment
Law: ALVARÁ 12APR1668The pict is the coin Nr 9551 from INCM Museum
Like in the pict above, the coin might have a previous stamp "4", meaning 4000 Réis (Law 20NOV1652)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4400 Réis - Pedro Prince coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Portugal. The coin was minted in 1668, just a few years after the Portuguese Restoration War, which saw the country regain its independence from Spain. The coin's unique counterstamp, featuring a crowned "4400" over 4 Cruzados or Moeda, was likely added to indicate the coin's value and authenticity, as counterfeiting was a common problem during this time. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item and a symbol of Portugal's rich history and cultural heritage.
