½ Real of 10 Soldos - João I (Porto) ND (1392-1397) front ½ Real of 10 Soldos - João I (Porto) ND (1392-1397) back
½ Real of 10 Soldos - João I (Porto) ND (1392-1397) photo
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½ Real of 10 Soldos - João I Porto ND

 
Billon (.0833 silver) 1.3 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
John I (João I) (1383-1433)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1392-1397
Value
½ Real= 60 Dinheiros
Currency
Libra (2nd Dinasty, 1383-1415)
Composition
Billon (.0833 silver)
Weight
1.3 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#97623
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Kind's Shield with letters P-O at each side

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering:
+ IhnS DEI GRA REX POR
P-O

Lettering (regular font):
+ IHNS DEI GRA REX POR
P-O

Comment

The picture is the coin MCM 4728 (INCM Museum)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Real of 10 Soldos - João I (Porto) ND (1392-1397) coin from Portugal is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper. Specifically, the coin contains 0.0833 silver, which is a relatively low percentage of silver compared to other coins of its time. Despite this, the coin still holds significant historical value and is highly sought after by collectors today.