CNG 100, Lot: 949. Estimate $500. Sold for $700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PORTUGAL, Kingdom. João III o Piedoso (the Pious). 1521-1557. AV Cruzado – 400 Reais (23mm, 3.41 g, 8h). Type II. Lisbao (Lisbon) mint. Crowned coat-of-arms / Cross Calvary. Cf. Gomes 94.05; cf. Vaz J3.19-.26; Friedberg 29. Good VF.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams. Ex J. Peters 81 (19 March 1976), lot 437.