Portugal ½ São Vicente - João III, 1555 – 1557
Lisboa mint
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Real
(1517 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ São Vicente
Year
1555 – 1557
Ruler
John III (João III)
(1521–1557)
Composition
Gold (.922)
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.45
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ São Vicente from Portugal. Issued from 1555 to 1557. Struck in Gold (.922). Measures 22 mm and weighs 3.45 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned King's Shield without mint marks
- Reverse
- At centre the image of Saint Vicente facing right. Lettering around
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1555-1557) | — | AG# J3 180.01 (Inverted NN) | ||
| ND (1555-1557) | — | AG# J3 180.02 (Inverted NN) ...FIDEI VSQVE... | ||
| ND (1555-1557) | — | AG# J3 180.03 (Obverse with different separator) | ||
| ND (1555-1557) | — | AG# J3 180.04 (NN in correct position) |
Mentioned in the community 0
No mentions yet.