Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
XX Réis "Vintem" - João IV Lisboa ND
| Silver (.917) | 1.2 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John IV (João IV) (1640-1656) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1641-1656 |
| Value | 20 Réis (Reais) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#35346 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: ALGARBIORVM
Comment
The J4 17.02 (Crowned "I"), with no mint mark, belongs to Porto mint
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the XX Réis "Vintem" coin is that it was issued during the reign of King João IV of Portugal, who ruled from 1641 to 1656. This coin was part of a series of coins that were minted to commemorate the king's victory over the Spanish in the Portuguese Restoration War. The coin's design features the king's crowned bust on one side and the coat of arms of Portugal on the other. The coin's silver content and weight also make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
