Portugal Escudo São Tomé - João III, 1544

Lisboa mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal
Currency Real (1517 – 1835)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Escudo
Year 1544
Ruler John III (João III) (1521–1557)
Composition Gold (.85403)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 9.6
Diameter (mm) 32
Demonetized Yes

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1544)  — J3 185.1 (Shield over clear field)
ND (1544)  — J3 185.2 (Shield with + at each side)

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