Portugal
João III gold Cruzado Calvário ND (1521-1557) MS63 NGC, Lisbon mint, Fr-29 (this coin), Gomes-175 var. A highly lustrous example of this issue, typically crude with some ghosting, but with clear legends and remarkable surfaces for the type. Notably the selection serves as the plate coin in the 8th edition of Friedberg.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/portugal/portugal-joao-iii-gold-cruzado-calvario-nd-1521-1557-ms63-ngc-/a/3083-30542.s?type=CoinArchives3083
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 1200-1500 USD