Cruzado Calvario "Cross with nails" - João III (2nd type, Lisbon) ND (1538-1557) front Cruzado Calvario "Cross with nails" - João III (2nd type, Lisbon) ND (1538-1557) back
Cruzado Calvario "Cross with nails" - João III (2nd type, Lisbon) ND (1538-1557) photo
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Cruzado Calvario "Cross with nails" - João III 2nd type, Lisbon ND

 
Gold (.9167) 3.54 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
John III (João III) (1521-1557)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1538-1557
Value
1 Cruzado (400)
Currency
Real (1517-1835)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
3.54 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#366450
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: + IN HOC SIG___NO VINCES

Comment

The pict is the coin MCM 4955 from INCM (Lisbon Mint Museum)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Cruzado Calvario coin is that it features a unique design element - a cross with nails - which was a symbol of the Portuguese Empire during the reign of King João III. This design was used on several coins during his reign, but the Cruzado Calvario is one of the most well-known and sought-after examples.