Gold Treasure coin Portuguese 400 Reis 22K Gold coin w/14K Gold Pendant Bezel

Description

Excellent condition. The authentic 22K Gold coin pictured is the one you will receive. It comes in a solid 14K Gold handcrafted pendant bezel. Your purchase will include the Certificate of Authenticity, a velvet treasure pouch, polishing cloth, and gift box.
This is a genuine coin.
The P
ortuguese emerged as an independent kingdom in the 12th Century, and immediately begin to expand their realm.
Led by the famous Henry the Navigator (1394-1460), the Portuguese set sail across the Oceans, establishing themselves in both the Far East and South America.
By 1494 the Portuguese had conquered nearly 1/2 of the Transoceanic world, however, they did not have enough of a population to fully colonize all of this new world, leaving many areas vulnerable to the aggressive
Spanish,
French
and
Dutch explorers.
None the less, they were a maritime force to be reckoned with and t
he Portuguese legacy lives on as demonstrated by the former Portuguese possessions of Macau off Main Land China, Goa in southern India, and
, of course,
Brazil which even retains the Portuguese language.
On the obverse (front) of Portuguese coins you will find the date and a Jerusalem cross with the motto
In Hoc Signo
Vinces
which translates to "In this sign (
the
cross) we will be victorious". On the reverse is the Kings name in Latin within a wreath or a shield surmounted by a crown.
These beautiful 22k gold relics will remain a piece of our heritage to live on forever.