Cruzado Calvario " R-L" - João III (1st type,) ND (1538-1557) front Cruzado Calvario " R-L" - João III (1st type,) ND (1538-1557) back
Cruzado Calvario " R-L" - João III (1st type,) ND (1538-1557) photo

Cruzado Calvario " R-L" - João III 1st type, 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#366415
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: + IN HOC SIGNO VINCES

Comment

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

Interesting fact

The Cruzado Calvario "R-L" - João III (1st type,) ND (1538-1557) coin from Portugal is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in Portugal. King João III, who ruled from 1521 to 1557, implemented many reforms during his reign, including the creation of a new currency system. The Cruzado Calvario was one of the coins introduced during this time, and it was made of gold (.9166) and weighed 3.54 grams. This coin was an important part of Portugal's economy during the 16th century and is now a valuable collector's item.