Portugal ½ Cruzado - Afonso VI, 1656 – 1663
?? Évora, Elvas or Lisbon ??
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Real
(1517 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Cruzado
Year
1656 – 1663
Ruler
Afonso VI
(1656–1667)
Composition
Silver (.9166)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
11.5
Diameter (mm)
32
Demonetized
9 August 1686
Description
½ Cruzado from Portugal. Issued from 1656 to 1663. Struck in Silver (.9166). Measures 32 mm and weighs 11.5 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned Arms with two points on left and value (200) on right. The ":" means "Two Tostões (2x100 Réis)
- Reverse
- Cross of Christ Military Order with one "E" at each angle.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1656-1663) EEEE | — | Gomes# A6.29.01 (...REX POR) | ||
| ND (1656-1663) EEEE | — | Gomes# A6.29.02 (...REX PORT) | ||
| ND (1656-1663) EEEE | — | Gomes# A6.29.03 (... P . ET . AL . REX) |
Mentioned in the community 0
No mentions yet.