São Vicente "P-R" or "R-P" - Sebastião I (Porto) ND (1557-1578) front São Vicente "P-R" or "R-P" - Sebastião I (Porto) ND (1557-1578) back
São Vicente "P-R" or "R-P" - Sebastião I (Porto) ND (1557-1578) photo
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São Vicente "P-R" or "R-P" - Sebastião I Porto ND

 
Gold (.9219) 7.7 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
Sebastian (Sebastião) (1557-1578)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1557-1578
Value
1 São Vicente (1000)
Currency
Real (1517-1835)
Composition
Gold (.9219)
Weight
7.7 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#97732
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: ZELATOR : FIDE VSQVE ADMORTE

Comment

The picture is the coin MCM 50408 (INCM Museum) = AG# Se 75.01

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the São Vicente "P-R" or "R-P" coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Sebastião I of Portugal, who was known for his ambitious military campaigns and his attempt to conquer Morocco. Despite his military endeavors, Sebastião's reign was marked by economic difficulties and political instability, which may have contributed to the limited mintage of this coin. As a result, the São Vicente "P-R" or "R-P" coin is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.