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½ Barbuda - Ferdinand I Coruña/Spain ND
| Billon (.250 silver) | 1.92 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (Fernando I) (1367-1383) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1370-1371 |
| Value | ½ Barbuda = 14 Dinheiros |
| Currency | Libra (1st Dynasty, 1128-1383) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 1.92 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#103763 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Ferdinand I of Portugal, who ruled from 1367 to 1383. He was known for his efforts to strengthen the Portuguese economy and military, and this coin may have been part of those efforts. Additionally, the fact that it was made of billon, a type of alloy that is 25% silver, suggests that it was intended to be a widely circulating coin, accessible to a broad range of people.
