Portugal Cinquinho - João III, 1538 – 1557

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal Portugal
Currency Real (1517 – 1835)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Réis
Year 1538 – 1557
Ruler John III (João III) (1521–1557)
Composition Silver (.916)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.5
Diameter (mm) 12
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Réis from Portugal. Issued from 1538 to 1557. Struck in Silver (.916). Measures 12 mm and weighs 0.5 g.

Obverse
Crowned King's initial with a small circle at each side

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1538-1557)  — AG# J3 18.01 (Reverse with inverted N)
ND (1538-1557)  — AG# J3 18.02 (Coin of the picture)
ND (1538-1557)  — AG# J3 18.03 (Different Crown)

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