600 Réis - Afonso VI (Countermarked Bolivia 8 Reales) ND (1663) front 600 Réis - Afonso VI (Countermarked Bolivia 8 Reales) ND (1663) back
600 Réis - Afonso VI (Countermarked Bolivia 8 Reales) ND (1663) photo
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600 Réis - Afonso VI Countermarked Bolivia 8 Reales ND

1663 year
Silver (.833) 30 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
King
Alfonso VI the Victorious (1656-1683)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1663
Value
600 Réis
Currency
Real (1654-1799)
Composition
Silver (.833)
Weight
30 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#36816
Rarity index
92%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with the Bolivian 8 Reales coin, indicating that it was used as currency in both Brazil and Bolivia, highlighting the monetary connections between the two countries during that time period.