Portugal Cruzado "R-P, 7 castles" - João III, 1537 – 1538

3rd type, Porto mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal Portugal
Currency Real (1517 – 1835)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Cruzado
Year 1537 – 1538
Ruler John III (João III) (1521–1557)
Composition Gold (.9426)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.6
Diameter (mm) 24
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Cruzado from Portugal. Issued from 1537 to 1538. Struck in Gold (.9426). Measures 24 mm and weighs 3.6 g.

Obverse
Crowned King's Arms with 7 castles and letters R-P at each side.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1537-1538) R-P — AG# J3 154.01 (...AL : D)
ND (1537-1538) R-P — AG# J3 154.02 (...AL : R)

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