Portugal 500 Reais "P-O" - Sebastião I, 1560 – 1578
Porto mint
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Real
(1517 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
500 Réis
Year
1560 – 1578
Ruler
Sebastian (Sebastião)
(1557–1578)
Composition
Gold (.9219)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.8
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
500 Réis from Portugal. Issued from 1560 to 1578. Struck in Gold (.9219). Measures 24 mm and weighs 3.8 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned King's Arms with mint letters P-O at each side (P-O means Porto mint)
- Reverse
- Cross of Christ Order on center
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1560-1578) P-O | — | AG# Se 61.01 (PORTVGALIAET) | ||
| ND (1560-1578) P-O | — | AG# Se 61.02 (PORTVGALI) | ||
| ND (1560-1578) P-O | — | AG# Se 62.01 (PORTVGALIE) | ||
| ND (1560-1578) P-O | — | AG# Se 62.02 (PORTVGALIAT) | ||
| ND (1560-1578) P-O | — | AG# Se 62.03 (PORTVG) |
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