© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
½ Real Branco - Ferdinand I Zamora,Spain ND
| Billon (.250 silver) | 1.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (Fernando I) (1367-1383) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1369-1370 |
| Value | ½ Real Branco= 60 Dinheiros |
| Currency | Libra (1st Dynasty, 1128-1383) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#97534 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FERNANDVS : REX : PORTVGA
C
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Real Branco coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Ferdinand I of Portugal, who ruled from 1369 to 1370. This coin was made of Billon, an alloy of silver and other metals, and weighed 1.5 grams. Despite its small size and relatively low silver content, the ½ Real Branco was an important circulating coin in its time and remains a valuable collector's item today.
