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600 Réis - Alfonso VI Countermarked 8 Reales
1688 year| Silver | 27.07 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso VI the Victorious (1656-1683) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1688 |
| Value | 600 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1654-1799) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#16878 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The 600 Réis - Alfonso VI (Countermarked 8 Reales) 1688 coin from Brazil is interesting because it has a unique history. The coin was originally minted in Portugal during the reign of King Alfonso VI, but it was later countermarked with the number 8 Reales by the Portuguese colonial authorities in Brazil. This countermark was used to indicate that the coin was valid for use in Brazil and to prevent it from being used in other Portuguese colonies. The fact that the coin has both the original Portuguese minting and the Brazilian countermark makes it a rare and valuable piece for collectors.
