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Engenhoso - SebastiãoI Lisboa
| Gold (.9219) | 3.8 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Sebastian (Sebastião) (1557-1578) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1562-1566 (1562-1567) |
| Value | 1 Engenhoso (500) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.9219) |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#97484 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Se 63 ...... Shield with mint letars G-A at each side (G= Gaspar Reis; L= Lisboa)
Se 64 ...... Shield in clean field
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ IN HOC SIGNO VINCES (1562)
2 | 1
+
6 | 5
Engraver: Gaspar Reis
Comment
The above pict is the coin MCM 5043 from Museu da Casa da MoedaCoin without date from the same Museum:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Engenhoso - SebastiãoI (Lisboa) coin is that it was issued during a time of great change in Portugal. The coin was minted between 1562 and 1566, during the reign of King Sebastian I, who was known for his ambitious military campaigns and his efforts to modernize the Portuguese economy. The coin's design features the king's portrait on one side and the royal coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the power and authority of the Portuguese monarchy during this period. Despite its small size, the coin is made of gold (.9219) and weighs 3.8 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
