Coin synonymous with the Age of Discovery
Struck c.1500 in Lisbon from Guinean gold provided by the explorations of Vasco da Gama, the 10 cruzados piece or Portugués do ouro of Manuel I (1495-1521) is a coin synonymous with the Age of Discovery.
The motif of the cross with the slogan In hoc signo Vinces (By this sign, thou shalt conquer) beca…