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2 Cruzados - Afonso VI
1660 year| Gold (.9166) | 6.12 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Afonso VI (1656-1667) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1660 |
| Value | 2 Cruzados (800) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.9166) |
| Weight | 6.12 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#117256 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Year around each corner of the Christ cross. Lettering around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
1 6
6 O
Comment
The above pict is a PhotoShop work over poor coins from auctions and may no be 100% correctInteresting fact
The 2 Cruzados coin from Portugal, minted in 1660 during the reign of King Afonso VI, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of gold that was 91.66% pure, which is a relatively high percentage of gold content for a circulating coin. This indicates that the coin was intended to be a valuable and reliable form of currency, reflecting the wealth and power of the Portuguese Empire at the time.
