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© INCM
½ Real Grosso - Afonso V King of Portugal, Castilla and Leon ND
| Silver (.9166) | 1.69 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Afonso V (1438-1481) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1475-1479 |
| Value | ½ Real Grosso (12) |
| Currency | Real branco (1415-1517) |
| Composition | Silver (.9166) |
| Weight | 1.69 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#97630 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Nacional Arms of Castile and Leo, lettering around
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + ALFONSVS : DEI : GRACIA : REX
Lettering (regular font): + ALFONSVS : DEI : GRACIA : REX
Comment
The picture is the coin MCM 4747 (INCM Museum)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Real Grosso coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Afonso V of Portugal, who was also known as Afonso the African, due to his military campaigns in North Africa.
