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50 Réis - João IV Countermarked ½ Tostão ND
1663 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1663 |
| Value | 50 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1654-1799) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#16869 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Réis - João IV (Countermarked ½ Tostão) ND (1663) coin from Brazil is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Brazil. The coin was minted in 1663, just a few years after the Portuguese crown took control of the Brazilian mint and implemented new currency reforms. These reforms aimed to stabilize the Brazilian economy and align it with the Portuguese currency system. The countermark on the coin, which features the symbol "½ Tostão," was added to indicate that the coin had been assayed and verified by the Portuguese authorities, ensuring its authenticity and value. This coin is a unique piece of Brazilian history and a testament to the complex economic and political dynamics of the time.
