© Numismática Leilões
© Numismática Leilões
500 Reais - Governadores Lisboa ND
1580 year| Gold (.9219) | 3.8 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Council of the governors of the Kingdom (1580) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1580 |
| Value | 500 Réis (Reais) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.9219) |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#97738 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: * IN : HOC : SIGNO : VINCES
Translation: With this sign you will win
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 500 Reais - Governadores (Lisboa) ND (1580) from Portugal made of Gold (.9219) weighing 3.8 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Sebastian I of Portugal, who was known for his ambitious military campaigns and his attempt to conquer Morocco. The coin's design likely reflects the wealth and power of the Portuguese Empire at the time.
