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D. João I - Mestre de Avis
| Location | Portugal |
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| Diameter | 27 mm |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing bust of King John I of Portugal in high relief, wearing a period cap and draped garments. The circular legend around the field reads D. JOÃO I - MESTRE DE AVIS with the dates 1357-1433, accompanied by a small decorative mark at the right. |
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| Obverse lettering | D. JOÃO I - MESTRE DE AVIS 1357-1433 (Translation: King John I of Portugal - Grand Master of The Order of Aviz 1357-1433) |
| Reverse description | Central depiction in high relief of a large medieval carrack under full sail, flying flags and pennants, with the Portuguese coat of arms visible on the hull. The legend CONQUISTA DE CEUTA - 1415 arcs along the upper field, while NAU DE S. CRISTOVÃO runs along the lower field, both separated by stylized wave ornaments. |
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