Catalog
75 Réis - João IV Countermarked 1/2 Tostão
| Issuer | Brazil |
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| Year | 1663 |
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| Value | 75 Réis |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse of the host Portuguese 1/2 Tostão shows a large bold cross pattée occupying the central field, a characteristic design of the hammered coinage of the Portuguese Crown. The quadrants formed by the cross contain letters and numerals — likely the mintmark and denomination indicators — partially legible due to the irregular flan and the effects of wear. A beaded inner circle and a partial Latin circumscription are visible along the rim, consistent with standard Portuguese hammered silver coinage of the period. |
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| Mintage | 1663: ND (1663) |
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