Portugal Cruzado - João IV, 1644 – 1656
Évora mint
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Real
(1517 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Cruzado
Year
1644 – 1656
Ruler
John IV (João IV)
(1640–1656)
Composition
Silver (.9166)
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
22.9
Diameter (mm)
40
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Cruzado from Portugal. Issued from 1644 to 1656. Struck in Silver (.9166). Measures 40 mm and weighs 22.9 g.
- Obverse
- Shield with four points on the left, meaning 4 tsostões (4x100) and value, 400 on the right.
- Reverse
- AG# J4 101 ---- ∃E∃E (in mirror position, like photo) AG# J4 102 ---- ∃∃∃∃ (upside down) AG# J4 103 ---- EEEE (in normal position)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1644-1656) E | — | AG#J4 101.01 (...REX PORTVGALIE) | ||
| ND (1644-1656) E | — | AG#J4 101.02 (IOANINES...) | ||
| ND (1644-1656) E | — | AG#J4 101.03 (IOANNIIII.../...VIN·CEX) | ||
| ND (1644-1656) E | — | AG#J4 101.04 (...REX PORTVGALI) | ||
| ND (1644-1656) E | — | AG#J4 101.05 (...REX PORTVGALI/...VIN·CEX) | ||
| ND (1644-1656) E | — | AG#J4 101.06 (...REX PORTVGALII) | ||
| ND (1644-1656) E | — | AG#J4 102.01 (IOANNEX...IIII REX) | ||
| ND (1644-1656) E | — | AG#J4 102.02 (IOANNES...PORTVGALIE) | ||
| ND (1644-1656) E | — | AG#J4 103.01 (EEEE in normal position) | ||
| ND (1644-1656) E | — | AG#J4 104.01 (EEEE in mirror position) |
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