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Auction: 323 - The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 423

Portugal. João III, "the Pious" (1521-1557). Tostão. Porto. 8.03 gms. Crowned Arms, P-O (triplex of pellets over each); IOANES: III: R: PORTVGAL (the "N" retrograde), rev. Cross fleury in denticled circle; IN (rosette) HCE (rosette) SIGNO.(triangle). VINCES (rosette) - the "S"s and "N"s retrograde. Gomes 137.0(4). Extremely Rare legend variety and possibly unique. Tiny banker's mark (?) reverse field and some old hairlines. Very Fine.

Estimate
$1,500 to $2,000