Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
XX Réis "Vintém" - Afonso VI ND
| Silver (.9167) | 1.2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Afonso VI (1656-1667) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1656-1662 |
| Value | 20 Réis (Reais) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#97997 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ REX · PORTVGAL · ET · A
·A·
·X·X·
Comment
The picture is A6 07.03Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the XX Réis "Vintém" coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in Portugal. The coin was minted during the reign of Afonso VI, who was the King of Portugal from 1656 to 1662. During his reign, Portugal was facing several challenges, including wars with Spain and the Netherlands, as well as a major earthquake that struck Lisbon in 1656. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable and widely used form of currency during this time.
