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500 Reais 'Closed Crown' - Sebastião I Lisboa mint
| Issuer | Portugal |
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| Year | 1560-1578 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Central device features a bold, stylised cross of the Order of Christ (Cruz de Cristo) with double-barred arms and distinctive splayed terminals, occupying the majority of the flan. The cross is rendered in strong relief against the plain gold field, with the characteristic stepped or reinforced crossbar construction associated with Portuguese crusading symbolism. The surrounding legend ✤ IN HOC SIGNO VINCES (In this sign thou shalt conquer), referencing the Constantinian motto adopted by the Portuguese crown, runs in Latin capitals around the periphery, punctuated by ornamental stops. The coin exhibits the typical irregular flan and variable strike quality inherent to hammered gold production of the period. |
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| Mintage | ND (1560-1578) - Gomes# Se 60 |
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