Portugal
João III (1521-1557) gold Cruzado ND (from 1537) MS61 NGC, Lisbon mint, Fr-26, Gomes-152.05. Popular between Brazilian collectors as one of the types brought by sailors in the early days of the colonization. Displaying sun-golden surfaces occupied by deeply-engraved motifs and muted recesses.
Ex. Numisma Auction 87 (May 2011, Lot 41) From the Petropolis Collection, Part I
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 1000-1300 USD