3 Reais `L-3 or 3-L` - Sebastião I

€1.00
IssuerPortugal
Year1557-1578
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value3 Réis (Reais)
CurrencyReal (1517-1835)
CompositionCopper
Weight3.7 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to1566
Reference(s) Gomes#Se 18, Se 19#
Obverse descriptionA crown above the King name
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCenter: SEBAS TIA NVS .I. Marge: .PORTVG.ETALGARB.R.AFFRIC
Reverse descriptionRoyal Portuguese crowned shield. On the left we can see a `L` which means the coin was made in Lisbon. On the right a `3` which is the coin value.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringL. 3.
Edge
MintL
Lisbon, Portugal
MintageND (1557-1578) 3-L - Gomes# Se 19.01 - NVS / •I• -
ND (1557-1578) 3-L - Gomes# Se 19.02 - NVS / I -
ND (1557-1578) L-3 - Gomes# Se 18.01 (Two shields, existence not confirmed) -
ND (1557-1578) L-3 - Gomes# Se 18.02 -
ND (1557-1578) L-3 - Gomes# Se 18.03 - No dots over `L` and `3` -
Catalog ID3642741120
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