⅕ "Real de 10 Soldos" - João I Porto 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#352452 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 1433. This coin was minted in the city of Porto and was made of billon, a type of alloy that consists of a mixture of silver and copper. Despite its small weight of 0.5 grams, the coin was an important denomination in the Portuguese currency system during that time.
