⅕ "Real de 10 Soldos" - João I Porto ND
| Billon | 0.5 g | 17 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 | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#352463 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: +IhS DEI GRA R€X POR
Comment
The Alberto Gomes catalogue considers this coin as "1/2 REAL ATÍPICO". However, the most recent study on the coins of D. João I (NUMÁRIA DO MESTRE DE AVIS, by Iuri Fernandes), finally shed light on these contradictory coins: - It is "1/5 of Real de 10 Soldos" and the metrology proves itThe second known coin, from the Novo Banco Collection:
Real System of 10 Soldos:
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 1433. This coin was minted in the city of Porto and was made of Billon, a type of alloy that contains a mixture of metals, including copper, silver, and sometimes gold. The coin weighs 0.5 grams and has a diameter of approximately 17 millimeters. Despite its small size, this coin played an important role in the economy of Portugal during the late medieval period.
