Cruzado "L-L or L-R" - João III (2nd type, Lisbon) ND (1525-1537) front Cruzado "L-L or L-R" - João III (2nd type, Lisbon) ND (1525-1537) back
Cruzado "L-L or L-R" - João III (2nd type, Lisbon) ND (1525-1537) photo
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Cruzado "L-L or L-R" - João III 2nd type, Lisbon ND

 
Gold (.9896) 3.5 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
John III (João III) (1521-1557)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1525-1537
Value
1 Cruzado (400)
Currency
Real (1517-1835)
Composition
Gold (.9896)
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#366408
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: + IOANES : R : PORTVGALIE : AL : D : G : C

Comment

Today (2021) this coin is part of Novo Banco colection

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Cruzado "L-L or L-R" coin is that it was minted during the reign of King João III of Portugal, who ruled from 1521 to 1557. The coin was produced at the Lisbon mint and bears the year of minting as ND (1525-1537), indicating that it was minted during a specific time period. Additionally, the coin is made of gold with a purity level of .9896 and weighs 3.5 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.