480 Réis - João IV Countermark "Crowned 480" 0ver Spain-America 8 Reales ND
1643 year| Silver (.9167) | 27 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Peter II (Pedro II) (1683-1706) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1643 |
| Value | 480 Réis (Reais) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#360093 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Law: Alvará 26FEB1643)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 480 Réis - João IV coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Portugal. The coin was minted in 1643, just a few years after Portugal gained independence from Spain, and it features a countermark of a crowned 480, which was used to indicate that the coin was valid for use in both Portugal and its colonies in the Americas. This coin is a unique example of the economic and political ties between Portugal and its colonies during this time period.
