1 Portugalöser ND (1578-1582) front 1 Portugalöser ND (1578-1582) back
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1 Portugalöser ND

 
Gold (35.43) - -
Description
Issuer
Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States)
Period
Free Hanseatic City (1324-1922)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1578-1582
Value
1 Portugalöser = 10 Ducat (35)
Currency
Thaler (1552-1674)
Composition
Gold (35.43)
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#177057
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Large Portuguese cross in circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IN. XPO. CRVCIFIXO. PENDIT. SALVS. NRA.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Portugalöser ND (1578-1582) from Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) made of Gold (35.43) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of King Sebastian of Portugal, who was known for his ambitious plans to expand Portugal's territories and trade routes. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing demand for currency in the region, particularly in the bustling port city of Hamburg, which was an important center of trade and commerce. The use of gold in the coin's minting also speaks to the wealth and prosperity of the region at the time.