© A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
© A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Cruzado Novo - Maria I and Pedro III Low Crown
| Silver (.917) | 14.7 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Queen | Maria I (1777-1799) |
| King | Peter III (Pedro III) (1777-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1778-1784 |
| Value | 480 Réis = 1 Cruzado Novo |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 14.7 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#27733 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Cross
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
Edge
Rope shaped
Comment
In 1688 the price of the gold ant the silverincrease 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 featuring Maria I and Pedro III (Low Crown) was the first coin in Portugal to display the portrait of a reigning queen.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1778 | 1725 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1779 | 126879 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1780 | 346757 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1781 | 576018 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1782 | 1097252 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1784 | 145639 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Cruzado Novo - Maria I and Pedro III (Low Crown) 1778-1784 coin.
