Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Cruzado - João VI
| Silver (.9167) | 14.68 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John VI (João VI) (1816-1826) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1818-1825 |
| Value | 1 Cruzado = 480 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 14.68 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#27731 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
Cross of the order of Christ with rosettes in the corners.
Latin legends on the periphery
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
Edge
Rope shaped
Comment
In 1688 the price of the gold ant the silver increased by 20%. There was no time to collect and cast the circulating coin. Therefore, by the Law 04AUG1688, the value of the silver and gold coins was also increased by20%. However, during ~150 years the coinage remains unchanged with the circulating coins having a value ~20% above the face value.
Interesting fact
The Cruzado - João VI 1818-1825 coin from Portugal features an image of King João VI on one side and the Portuguese coat of arms on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1818 | 2337338 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1819 | 1432360 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1820 | 1844793 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1821 | 1936864 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1822 | 566659 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 | 667087 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1825 | 28471 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Cruzado - João VI 1818-1825 coin.
