© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
½ Real Preto - Duarte I "P", Porto ND
| Copper | 1.1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Edward (Duarte) (1433-1438) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1433-1438 |
| Value | ½ Real Preto = 1⁄20 Real Branco (0.05) |
| Currency | Real branco (1415-1517) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#105403 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: EDUARDUS REX PO
Lettering (regular font): EDUARDUS REX PO
Comment
The above pict is a PhotoShop work and might not be 100 % correctInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Real Preto - Duarte I coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Duarte I of Portugal, who ruled from 1433 to 1438. This coin was a standard circulation coin made of copper and weighed 1.1 grams. It features the letter "P" on one side, which stands for "Porto," the city where it was minted. The coin's design and mintage were overseen by the Portuguese Royal Mint, and it was used as a means of payment throughout the kingdom during Duarte's reign. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the ½ Real Preto - Duarte I coin is a rare and valuable collector's item today, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of Portuguese currency.
