{"title":"Portuguese Gold Coins","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"extremely-rare-1703-portuguese-22k-gold-4000-reis-in-this-sign-conquer-crusaders-cross-18k-gold-coin-pendant-artifact-9762","title":"EXTREMELY RARE 1703 Portuguese 22K Gold 4000 Reis \"In This Sign Conquer\" Crusaders' Cross 18K Gold Coin Pendant | Artifact #9762","description":"\u003ch1\u003e“In Hoc Signo Vinces” - Portuguese Gold Testaments to Faith... now in an heirloom pendant to be cherished for generations\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Portuguese Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eFOR PENDANT SIZE SEE COIN DETAILS BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePortugal Gives Birth to “The Age of Discovery.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen thinking of great explorers and empires of the past, the names that spring to mind are Alexander the Great, the Roman Empire, Columbus, Great Britain, Sir Francis Drake, and perhaps the Dutch… but would it surprise you to know that Europe’s longest-lived empire, and the country and its country-men who discovered much of the world for Europe is, in fact, Portugal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the dawn of the modern age in the early 1400’s, the son of Portugal’s King Joao I, Prince Henry the Navigator, spearheaded the exploration of the world, becoming the principal sponsor and patron of Portuguese exploration efforts.  Soon, Portuguese vessels were sailing the Atlantic Ocean, discovering the Atlantic archipelagos including the Azores, Madeira and Cape Verde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour 22K Gold In Hoc Signo Vinces Coin:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 4,000 Reis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1703\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler: Peter II (1683-1706)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin metal: 22K gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin weight: 10.76 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel metal: 18K gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The Crowned Arms of Portugal - Latin Legend: PETERVS II  D.G.PORT.ET.ALG.REX \"PETER II, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal and Algarves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): The Crusaders’ cross and the Latin phrase \u003cstrong\u003eIN HOC SIGNO VINCES \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“In this sign you will conquer”\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Maritime Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLARGE 7.8 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePendant size including bezel: 1 1\/4” Across, 1 1\/2” Tall - the width of a 50 cent piece  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(146, 4, 4);\"\u003eRobert's Notes: WOW! Is all I can say about this stunning coin. Virtually  uncirculated. And a super rare 4000 reis denomination. A coin of this quality and rarity is up there in the top 1-3 percent of what is available in the world. You can still see the mint luster in the fields.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(146, 4, 4);\"\u003eI use 18K gold to created a luxury weight bezel as the coins and jewelry from this time period were usually crafted from 22K gold, and the 18K gives the coins and pendant a warm, royal and regal look and feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(146, 4, 4);\"\u003eA stunning IN HOC SIGNO VINCES: \"In This Sign Conquer.\" Originally a Greek phrase, the Roman emperor Constantine the Great adopted the motto after having a vision of Christ's Cross before a battle in 312 A.D. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(146, 4, 4);\"\u003eYou just don't get anymore beautiful than this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom their initial voyages, the Portuguese built an empire throughout the world – territories that are now a part of 53 different sovereign states.  The Portuguese Empire spanned nearly 600 years, from the capture of Ceuta in 1415 to the grant of sovereignty to East Timor in Southeast Asia in 2002.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin and its stunning images and inscription are a surviving testament to the longest-lived modern European empire in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour In Hoc Signo Vinces Coin Pendant comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Full Color Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43912324022519,"sku":"","price":14500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/9762-Portugal-PORTUGUESE-Crusader-Cross-Gold-4800-Reis-Gold-Treasure-Coin-Pendant-04.jpg?v=1687712310"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/collections\/Portuguese_Coins.jpg?v=1509467839","url":"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/collections\/portuguese-coins-1\/crusades.oembed","provider":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}