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Lisbon, Portugal, cruzado, Afonso V (1438-81, struck 1457-81), legends CRVTVS ALFONSVS QVINTI REX P

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Lisbon, Portugal, cruzado, Afonso V (1438-81, struck 1457-81), legends CRVTVS ALFONSVS QVINTI REX P
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Lisbon, Portugal, cruzado, Afonso V (1438-81, struck 1457-81), legends CRVTVS ALFONSVS QVINTI REX P / CRVZATVS ALFONSVS QVINTI R, dot below cross, encircled cross at top on obverse (unlisted variety), from an unidentified 1400s wreck off Isle of Wight, England. Gomes-unl (Type 34); Fr-9. 3.51 grams. AU with hints of luster, clear details including legends unlike any other listed in Gomes (for the Portuguese numismatic specialist), among the first to be offered from this wreck. From an unidentified 1400s wreck off Isle of Wight, England. With certificate from the salvager, who will be signing in person at the auction. With certificate from the salvager, who will be signing in person at the auction.