500 Réis - Pedro II Countermark '500' or 'S00' and new lettering over Cruzado João IV
| 发行方 | Portugal |
|---|---|
| 年份 | 1688-1704 |
| 类型 | Standard circulation coin |
| 面值 | 500 Réis (Reais) |
| 货币 | Real (1517-1835) |
| 材质 | Silver (.917) |
| 重量 | 22.9 g |
| 直径 | 40 mm |
| 厚度 | |
| 形状 | Round |
| 制作工艺 | Hammered, Milled, Countermarked |
| 方向 | |
| 雕刻师 | |
| 流通至 | |
| 参考资料 | Gomes#J4 112; J4 113; J4 114; J4 115; J4 116; J4 117; J4 KM#437.1 |
| 正面描述 | |
|---|---|
| 正面文字 | Latin |
| 正面铭文 | IOANNES IIII DEI GRATIA PORTVG ET ALG REX |
| 背面描述 | Countermark [S00] or [500] |
| 背面文字 | Latin |
| 背面铭文 | IN HOC SIGNO VINCES |
| 边缘 | Rope shaped |
| 铸币厂 | |
| 铸造量 |
ND (1688-1704) - Gomes#J4 112 (S00 over Cruzado lisboa) - ND (1688-1704) - Gomes#J4 115 (S00 over Cruzados with other stamps) - ND (1688-1704) - Gomes#J4 116 (500 over Cruzado Lisboa) - ND (1688-1704) EEEE - Gomes#J4 114 (S00 over Cruzado Évora) - ND (1688-1704) EEEE - Gomes#J4 118 (500 over Cruzado Évora) - ND (1688-1704) PPPP - Gomes#J4 113 (S00 over Cruzado Porto) - ND (1688-1704) PPPP - Gomes#J4 117 (500 over Cruzado Porto) - |
| Numisquare 编号 | 1292603860 |
| 附加信息 |
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Historical Context: This 500 Réis coin (1688-1704) reflects monetary revaluation under King Pedro II (1683-1706). A countermarked Cruzado of João IV, it exemplifies a common practice to adjust currency without new minting. This revalidation addressed economic necessities, like fluctuating silver prices or denomination standardization. The countermark officially elevated older coinage's nominal value, ensuring circulation and demonstrating the crown's efforts to maintain stability before Brazilian gold discoveries transformed Portugal's economy.
Artistry: The "artistry" here is primarily functional. The original Cruzado of João IV featured the traditional Portuguese shield and Cross of Christ. The Pedro II countermark consists of a prominent '500' or stylized 'S00' numeral, clearly indicating the new denomination, often with new lettering or a date. This application prioritized clear,