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4 Reais - António I Counterstamp 'Açor' over 4 Reais, António
| Issuer | Portugal |
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| Year | 1582 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Central field bearing a cross pattée surmounted by a crown, with the legend IN HOC SIGNO VINCES encircling the design within a beaded border. The cross is prominently raised in relief, characteristic of hammered copper coinage of the period. A small hole is visible near the top of the flan, likely pierced post-mint for use as a pendant or token. The surfaces show typical wear and green copper patination consistent with extended circulation. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Crowned royal shield of António I at centre, with the letter 'A' (mint mark for Angra, Azores) to the left and a goshawk (açor) to the right of the shield, serving as the counterstamp identifying the issuing authority. The circumferential legend reads ANTONIVS I:D:G:P:ET:A, abbreviating Antonius I Dei Gratia Portugalliae et Algarbiorum Rex, within a beaded border. The shield bears the traditional Portuguese royal arms. The flan is irregular in shape, as is typical of hammered issues of this era, and exhibits a pierced hole at the top. |
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