Coins of King João III (1521-1557)

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Coins of King João III (1521-1557)

The coins of King João III, known as “the Pious”, reflect a reign marked by the consolidation of the Portuguese overseas empire, administrative reforms and strong religious influence. He ruled from 1521 to 1557, during a period of expanding trade routes, strengthened presence in Asia and the structuring of the colonial system. His coinage includes copper ceitils, silver reals and vinténs, as well as cinquinhos and tostões, illustrating the technical and artistic evolution of Portuguese numismatics in the 16th century. These issues are highly valued by collectors for their quality, diversity and historical significance.

Coins of King João III (1521-1557)

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Portugal, silver coin of Vintém of D. João III 1521-1557, Legend: ✖IOANES:3:R:PORTGALI / ☩IOANES:3:R:PORTVGAL:
Ref: MQ.2D.AG.J3.35.14.A

Portugal, silver coin of Vintém of D. João III 1521-1557, Legend: ✖IOANES:3:R:PORTGALI / ☩IOANES:3:R:PORTVGAL:

€175.00

Silver Vintém coin (20 Réis) of King João III, minted in Lisbon during his reign (1521–1557), representing an unclassified variant in the Alberto Gomes catalogues. The obverse features the crowned royal monogram flanked by pellets, with the legend IOANES III REX PORTGALI, while the reverse displays the crowned Portuguese coat of arms with the legend IOANES III REX PORTVGAL. This specimen is კარგად centered with minimal clipping and լավ relief, preserving clear details that allow accurate identification and numismatic appreciation. Hammered in high-grade silver (Ag. 916.6), with an approximate diameter of 19 mm and weight of 1.64 g.

Portugal silver coin Vintém of D. João III 1521-1557, 20 reais, "LyR", Legend: ⵘ IOANES•3•R:PORTVGALI / ⵘ IOANES•3•R:PORTVGALI
Ref: MQ.2D.AG.J3.50.01.A1

Portugal silver coin Vintém of D. João III 1521-1557, 20 reais, "LyR", Legend: ⵘ IOANES•3•R:PORTVGALI / ⵘ IOANES•3•R:PORTVGALI

€245.00

Coin: silver vintém of King João III (1521–1557), corresponding to 20 réis in silver, type “LyR”, with the legend ⵘ IOANES•3•R:PORTVGALI / ⵘ IOANES•3•R:PORTVGALI, catalogued by Alberto Gomes as J3.50.01. This coin was struck during the reign of King João III (1521–1557), known as “The Pious”, the fifteenth King of Portugal, born in 1502 and who reigned from 1521 until his death in 1557. He was married to Catherine of Austria. João III was one of the monarchs who ordered the minting of the greatest diversity of coinage of Portugal’s second dynasty, in both gold and silver, among which the gold “Português” stands out, having a value of 10 cruzados at the time.

Portugal, silver coin of Vintém of D. João III 1521-1557, rare thype of (R-P / P-O ) mint Porto, ✥IOANES:3:R:PORTVGA /✥IOANES:3:
Ref: MQ.2D.AG.J3.57.01.A

Portugal, silver coin of Vintém of D. João III 1521-1557, rare thype of (R-P / P-O ) mint Porto, ✥IOANES:3:R:PORTVGA /✥IOANES:3:

€490.00

Portugal, silver coin of Vintém or 20 reais of D. João III 1521-1557, (Rare thype of (R-P / P-O ) mint Porto, Legend : ✥IOANES:3:R:PORTVGA / ✥IOANES:3:. The king D. João III (1521-1557), known as "The Pious", was the fifteenth King of Portugal, born in 1502 and reigned Portugal from 1521 until his death in 1557, his wife was D. Catherine of Austria. 

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