Portugal XXXX Reais "Real Português" - João III, 1538 – 1555
Cross with small quadrifoils, Lisboa
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Real
(1517 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
40 Réis
Year
1538 – 1555
Ruler
John III (João III)
(1521–1557)
Composition
Silver (.916)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.4
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
40 Réis from Portugal. Issued from 1538 to 1555. Struck in Silver (.916). Measures 26 mm and weighs 3.4 g.
- Reverse
- Single cross with one small quadrifoil at each quadrant. "..." Over the cross (Manufacturers team mark)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1538-1555) | — | AG#J3 67.01 | ||
| ND (1538-1555) | — | AG#J3 67.02 | ||
| ND (1538-1555) | — | AG#J3 67.03 (...AL : D, inv D) | ||
| ND (1538-1555) | — | AG#J3 68.01 (,,,AL:D) D and NN inverted | ||
| ND (1538-1555) | — | AG#J3 68.02 (Different King's initials) | ||
| ND (1538-1555) | — | AG#J3 68.03 (...VINCE) | ||
| ND (1538-1555) | — | AG#J3 68.04(RE:X:>PORTVGALIE>AL>D) | ||
| ND (1538-1555) | — | AG#J3 68.05 (IO REX PORTVGALIE AL) |
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