Bidspirit auction | Portugal D. João III (1521-1557)

Portugal D. João III (1521-1557) Royal Seal of D. João III Anv: +SE:IO:3:RE:POR:ET:AL:CI:ET:VL:IN:AFRI:AC:G:D Rev: +SE:IO:3:RE:POR:ET:AL:CI:ET:VL:IN:AFRI:AC:G:D Therefore, ”Sigillum Excelffi Joannis 3. Regis Portugaliae et Algarbiorum citra et ultra in Africa ac Guinea Domini”. The coat of arms is also flanked by a type of flower bouquets similar to the elements seen in the Justo of D. João II or even some of the style seen in the Portuguese of D. João III of the 2nd type. There is another known example in the Bragança house archive still attached to a document dated 1539 sent by D. João III himself to Infante D. Duarte (exemple nº LXXXII of ”História genealogica da casa real portugueza”, Tomo IV, 1738). Analyzed by X-ray Fluorescence - 94.12% Lead.From a collection from Viana do Castelo 38.07g 35mm XF