© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
⅕ "Real de 10 Soldos" - João I Lisbon ND
| Billon | 0.5 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John I (João I) (1383-1433) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1385-1397 |
| Value | ⅕ Real = 2 Soldos = 24 Dinheiros |
| Currency | Libra (2nd Dinasty, 1383-1415) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#39995 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: PORTVGALIE:ET:ALG
Lettering (regular font): PORTVGALIE:ET:ALG
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Real de 10 Soldos" coin is that it was issued during the reign of King João I of Portugal, who ruled from 1385 to 1397. This coin was a standard circulation coin made of Billon, a type of alloy that consists of a mixture of metals, and it weighed 0.5 grams. Despite its small size and relatively low value, this coin is considered a significant piece of Portuguese numismatic history, providing a glimpse into the country's economic and monetary systems during the late medieval period.
