Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Cruzado Novo - João V Lisbon
| Silver (.9167) | 15 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John V (João V) (1706-1750) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1706-1750 |
| Value | 480 Réis = 1 Cruzado Novo |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#35307 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Cross of the order of Christ with rosettes in the corners.
Latin legends in 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 by 20%. However, during ~150 years the coinage remains unchanged with the circulating coins having a value ~20% above the mark.
Interesting fact
The Cruzado Novo coin from Portugal, issued during the reign of King João V (1706-1750), has an interesting feature. It was the first coin in Portugal to display the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Portugal on one side and the royal coat of arms on the other. This design was a departure from the previous practice of featuring the king's name and title on one side and the cross of the Order of Christ on the other. This change in design was a significant departure from the traditional design of Portuguese coins and marked a new era in the country's numismatic history.
