© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
XXXX Reais "Real Português" - João III Crown with "o-o", Porto ND
| Silver (.916) | 3.4 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John III (João III) (1521-1557) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1538-1555 |
| Value | Real Português (40) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#101126 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King João III of Portugal, who ruled from 1521 to 1557. The coin features a crown with the letters "o-o" on either side, which represents the king's initials. The coin was minted in Porto, which was an important city in northern Portugal and a major center for trade and commerce during that time.
