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60 Réis - João IV Countermark "6O" over "½ Tostão" ND
1642 year| Silver (.9167) | 4.2 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John IV (João IV) (1640-1656) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1642 |
| Value | 60 Réis (Reais) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#360452 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Laws: Regimento 01FEB1642 Lei 03FEB1641Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 60 Réis - João IV (Countermark "6O" over "½ Tostão") ND (1642) coin from Portugal is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was minted in 1642, just a few years after Portugal regained its independence from Spain, and it features a unique countermark that was used to validate the coin's authenticity. The countermark, which is a small "6O" stamped over a "½ Tostão" symbol, was added to the coin to prevent counterfeiting and to ensure that the coin was accepted as legitimate currency. This feature makes the coin particularly interesting to collectors and historians, as it provides a unique insight into the economic and political climate of Portugal during this time period.
