1 Soldo - João III Shield

Issuer Portuguese Malacca
Year 1522-1550
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Soldo (1⁄60)
Currency Pardau (1509-1580)
Composition Tin-lead (calin)
Weight 6 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique
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Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#17, Gomes#J3 17.0x, Singh#Sim J3.09
Obverse description Crowned national coat of arms of Portugal, the Quinas, with triple dots beside shield surrounded by a line circle and legend in Latin
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering + IOANNES 3 R P ET AL D G G
(Translation: Joao III by the Grace of God, King of Portugal and the Algarve, Lord of Guinea)
Reverse description Armillary sphere with six lines of latitude, ecliptic line, and two meridians represented by circumferences.
Reverse script
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Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1522-1550) - Se 17.01 (As per pict) -
ND (1522-1550) - Se 17.02 (Narrow Coat of Arms) -
ND (1522-1550) - Se 17.03 (Short Coat of Arms) -
Numisquare ID 3297032360
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