Portugal ½ São Vicente - João III, 1555 – 1557
Porto mint
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Real
(1517 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ São Vicente
Year
1555 – 1557
Ruler
John III (João III)
(1521–1557)
Composition
Gold (.9219)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.8
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ São Vicente from Portugal. Issued from 1555 to 1557. Struck in Gold (.9219). Measures 25 mm and weighs 3.8 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned King's Shield
- Reverse
- At centre the image of Saint Vicente facing right. Lettering around
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1555-1557) | — | Gomes# J3 181.01 Inv. "S" | ||
| ND (1555-1557) | — | Gomes# J3 181.02 ...PORTV | ||
| ND (1555-1557) | — | Gomes# J3 181.03 ...PORTV / VSQVEAD | ||
| ND (1555-1557) | — | Gomes# J3 181.04 IOANS:R:PORTVGAL | ||
| ND (1555-1557) O-O | — | Gomes# J3 183.01 Inv. "N" and "S" | ||
| ND (1555-1557) O-O | — | Gomes# J3 183.02 ...И:R / iNV. "S" | ||
| ND (1555-1557) P-O | — | Gomes# J3 182.01 Inv. N / ...VSQAD | ||
| ND (1555-1557) P-O | — | Gomes# J3 182.02 Inv N / ...VSQVEAD | ||
| ND (1555-1557) P-R | — | Gomes# J3 184.01 IOANES III R PORTVGAL | ||
| ND (1555-1557) R-P | — | Gomes# J3 184.02 IO III R PORTVGALIE |
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