Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
½ Tornês Atípico - Ferdinand I Lisboa ND
| Billon (.250 silver) | 1.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (Fernando I) (1367-1383) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1367-1369 |
| Value | ½ Tornês = 36 Dinheiros |
| Currency | Libra (1st Dynasty, 1128-1383) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#40426 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: DOMINVS MICHI AIVTOR
Lettering (regular font): DOMINVS MICHI AIVTOR
Comment
Another example with bigger CrossInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Tornês Atípico - Ferdinand I (Lisboa) ND (1367-1369) coin from Portugal is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of King Ferdinand I, who ruled Portugal from 1367 to 1383. During his reign, Portugal was facing a severe economic crisis, and the king was forced to debase the currency to pay for his military campaigns. As a result, the ½ Tornês Atípico coin was minted with a lower silver content than previous coins, which led to inflation and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of Portuguese history and a testament to the country's resilience during times of crisis.
