Português
Ref: MQ.2D.AG.J2.11.14.A1
Vintém Prata de D. João II 1481-1495, Porto, Escudo sem Bordadura, Legenda: +CI: ET VL:DOMINVS:GVINE / +IOhANES:II:R:P:ET:A:GVIN
€135.00
Coins of King João II (1481-1495)
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Coins of King João II (1481-1495)
The coins of King João II, known as “the Perfect Prince”, reflect a reign marked by strong royal authority, administrative centralization and decisive preparation for Portugal’s overseas expansion. He ruled from 1481 to 1495, reorganizing governance, strengthening the economy and elevating the kingdom’s international influence. 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 late 15th century. These issues are highly valued by collectors for their quality, rarity and historical significance.
Ref: MQ.2D.AG.J2.20.05.B1
Vintém Prata de D. João II 1481-1495, Porto, A. Gomes 20.05, Legenda: ✚IOHANES:I•I:R:P:ET:A:D:G: / ✚IOANES:I•I:R:P:ET:A:D:GVINE:
€190.00
Ref: MQ.2D.AG.J2.20.09.A2
Portugal, vintém silver coin of King João II (1481–1495), Legend: ✚IOHANES:I•I:R:P:ET:A:D:GV: / ✚IOANES:I•I:R:P:ET:A:D:GVINE
€200.00
Portugal, a one-vintém silver coin of King João II (1481–1495), minted at the Porto Mint. It features a royal monogram, flanked on the right by a “P” surmounted by a dot “•” and on the left by an annulet “o”. Legend: ✚IOHANES:I•I:R:P:ET:A:D:GV: / ✚IOANES:I•I:R:P:ET:A:D:GVINE. A variety not catalogued by Alberto Gomes, with the “P” surmounted by a dot “•”. King João II (1481–1495), known as “the Perfect Prince,” was the thirteenth King of Portugal, born in 1455, and reigned from 1481 until his death in 1495. His wife was Leonor of Viseu.