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4 Cruzados - João IV Lisboa
1642 year| Gold (.9166) | 12.2 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John IV (João IV) (1640-1656) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1642 |
| Value | 4 Cruzados (1600) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.9166) |
| Weight | 12.2 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#99537 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·:· IN · HOC · SIGNO · VINCESS
Comment
He picture is the coin MCM 5153 (INCM Museum)Law 29MAR1642
Interesting fact
The 4 Cruzados coin from Portugal, minted in 1642 during the reign of King João IV, was part of a series of coins that were issued to celebrate the king's victory over the Spanish in the Restoration War. The coin's design features the king's crowned bust on one side and the Portuguese coat of arms on the other. The use of gold in the coin's minting was a symbol of the country's wealth and prosperity.
