Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
50 Réis - João IV Countermarked 2 Vinténs ND
1663 year| Silver (.9166) | 2.3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso VI the Victorious (1656-1683) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1663 |
| Value | 50 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1654-1799) |
| Composition | Silver (.9166) |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36811 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Réis - João IV (Countermarked 2 Vinténs) ND (1663) coin from Brazil is that it was issued during the reign of King João IV, who was the first king of the Portuguese Restoration and ruled from 1640 to 1656. The coin features a countermark, which is a secondary marking or stamp that was added to the coin after it was minted, indicating that it was validated for use in a specific region or time period. In this case, the countermark of 2 Vinténs indicates that the coin was validated for use in the Portuguese colony of Brazil. The use of countermarks was a common practice during this time period, as it allowed for the authentication and tracking of coins in circulation.
