© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
½ Barbuda - Ferdinand I Zamora/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#104464 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERNANDVS : REX : PORTVG : ET
Comment
The above picture is the result of a PhotoShop work and might not be 100% correct.
More than 20 lettering variations known.
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 was intended to be a widely circulating coin that was accessible to a broad range of people.
