Cruzado Calvario "Pearly circle on obv." - João III (2nd type, Lisbon) ND (1538-1557) front Cruzado Calvario "Pearly circle on obv." - João III (2nd type, Lisbon) ND (1538-1557) back
Cruzado Calvario "Pearly circle on obv." - João III (2nd type, Lisbon) ND (1538-1557) photo
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Cruzado Calvario "Pearly circle on obv." - João III 2nd type, Lisbon ND

 
Gold (.9166) 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 (.9166)
Weight
3.54 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#366464
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: + IN HOC SIG___NO VINCES

Comment

The above pict is a PhotoShop work and migth be not 100% correct

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Cruzado Calvario coin is that it features a unique "pearly circle" design on the obverse (front) side, which is not found on other coins of the same era. This distinctive feature makes it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.