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50 Réis - João IV Countermark "SO" over "XXXX" ND
1642 year| Silver (.917) | 4.4 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John IV (João IV) (1640-1656) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1642 |
| Value | ½ Teston (Tostão) (50) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 4.4 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#360454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Laws: Regimento 01FEB1642 Lei 03FEB1642Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of King João IV of Portugal, who ruled from 1640 to 1656. The countermark "SO" over "XXXX" on the coin indicates that it was issued during a time when the Portuguese Empire was facing economic challenges and was forced to debase its currency to pay for military expenses. Despite this, the coin still contains a significant amount of silver, weighing 4.4 grams, and is a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
