Cruzado - Afonso VI (Lisbon) ND (1660) front Cruzado - Afonso VI (Lisbon) ND (1660) back
Cruzado - Afonso VI (Lisbon) ND (1660) photo
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Cruzado - Afonso VI Lisbon ND

1660 year
Silver (.9167) 22.9 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
Afonso VI (1656-1667)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1660
Value
1 Cruzado (400)
Currency
Real (1517-1835)
Composition
Silver (.9167)
Weight
22.9 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
1686
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#117312
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: IN•HOC•SIGNO•VINCES

Comment

Law 08JUN1643, from his father Joãp IV
The above picture is a PhotoShop work.
Only two coins are kown, both with conterstamp "500", applied in 1663.

Interesting fact

The Cruzado - Afonso VI (Lisbon) ND (1660) coin from Portugal features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which is not typically found on coins from this time period.