Moeda - Afonso VI
| Gold (.917) | 12.24 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Afonso VI (1656-1667) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1663-1666 |
| Value | Moeda (4000) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 12.24 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#117243 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Christ cross. Lettering around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✣ IN • HOC • SIGNO • VINCES
Comment
The above pict is a PhotoShop work and might not be 100% correctInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Moeda - Afonso VI 1663-1666 from Portugal made of Gold (.917) weighing 12.24 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Portugal. Afonso VI was the King of Portugal from 1656 to 1667, and his reign was marked by conflicts with Spain and the Dutch, as well as the introduction of new currency reforms. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with its gold content and historical significance making it a unique piece of numismatic history.
