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© INCM
Cruzado Calvario "Pearly circle on rev." - João III 2nd type, Lisbon ND
| Gold (.9166) | 3.54 g | 23 mm |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#366462 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: + IN HOC SIG___NO VINCES
Comment
The pict is the coin MCM 49956 from INCM MuseumInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Cruzado Calvario coin is that it features a unique "pearly circle" design on the reverse side, which was a distinctive feature of the 2nd type of Cruzado coins minted in Lisbon during the reign of King João III (1538-1557).
