© INCM
© INCM
XXXX Réis "2 Vinténs" - Afonso VI ND
| Silver (.9167) | 2.3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Afonso VI (1656-1667) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1656-1663 |
| Value | 40 Réis (Reais) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#361065 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: +IN • HOC • SIGNO • VINCES
Comment
Law 05JUN1643, from his father king João IVThe above pict is the lot 13669 from INCM (Lisbon mint)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Afonso VI 2 Vinténs coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Portugal. The coin was minted during the reign of Afonso VI, who ruled Portugal from 1656 to 1663, a period marked by the country's involvement in the Portuguese Restoration War against Spain. The coin's silver content and relatively low denomination made it a widely used and accessible form of currency for the general population, and its design featuring the king's crowned bust and the Portuguese coat of arms symbolized the country's independence and sovereignty.
