Gold Treasure coin 1721 Portuguese 1000 Reis 22K coin with Cross set 14K Pendant

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.