½ Real - Manuel I (Lisboa) ND (1511) front ½ Real - Manuel I (Lisboa) ND (1511) back
½ Real - Manuel I (Lisboa) ND (1511) photo
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½ Real - Manuel I Lisboa ND

1511 year
Copper 6 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
Manuel I (1495-1521)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1511
Value
½ Real
Currency
Real (1517-1835)
Composition
Copper
Weight
6 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#103206
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: I:EMAИVEL:P:R:ET:A:D:GVIИEE

Comment

The pict is the coin Nr 4946 from INCM Museum

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Real - Manuel I (Lisboa) ND (1511) coin from Portugal is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the Portuguese coat of arms, which was not commonly seen on coins of this denomination during that time period.