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⅕ "Real de 10 Soldos" - João I Évora ND
| Billon (.200 silver) | 0.6 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 (.200 silver) |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#352451 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 metal alloy consisting of 20% silver and 80% copper, and weighed 0.6 grams. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the coin is a significant piece of Portuguese history and a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
