© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
½ Barbuda - Ferdinand I Tuy/Spain ND
| Billon (.250 silver) | 2.0 g | 22 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 | 2.0 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#104883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: + FERNANDVS : REX : PORTVGAL
Comment
The picture is a PhotoShop work from poor internet and catalogue images and might not be 100% correct.Interesting fact
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 may have been used for everyday transactions and may have been widely circulated among the population.
