© Carlos Costa (CC0)
© Carlos Costa (CC0)
500 Reais "Closed Crown" - Sebastião I Lisboa ND
| Gold (.9219) | 3.8 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Sebastian (Sebastião) (1557-1578) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1560-1578 |
| Value | 500 Réis (Reais) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.9219) |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#366756 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✤ IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
Comment
Law 02JAN1560This coin is now (2023) part of the NOVO BANCO colection
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 500 Reais "Closed Crown" - Sebastião I (Lisboa) ND (1560-1578) from Portugal is that it was minted during the reign of King Sebastian I, who was known for his ambitious military campaigns and his attempt to conquer Morocco. The coin's design features a closed crown, which was a symbol of the king's power and authority. Additionally, the coin was made of gold (.9219) and weighs 3.8 grams, making it a valuable and rare collector's item.
