Portugal 2 Cruzados - António I, 1582 – 1583
Countermark "Açor" over 1 Cruzado
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Real
(1517 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Cruzados
Year
1582 – 1583
Ruler
Anthony I (António)
Composition
Silver (.9167)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered, countermarked
Weight (g)
19
Diameter (mm)
42
Demonetized
1583
Description
2 Cruzados from Portugal. Issued from 1582 to 1583. Struck in Silver (.9167). Measures 42 mm and weighs 19 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned Shield with "A" at one left and one "Açor" (bird) at the rigth
- Reverse
- The reverse is countermarked with one "Açor", duplicating its value to 800 Réis
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1582-1583) Azor | — | AG# An 29.01 (Açor over CRUZADO AG# An 11.01) |
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