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½ Tornês Escudo - Ferdinand I Coruña/Spain ND
| Billon (.375 silver) | 1.6 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (Fernando I) (1367-1383) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1369-1371 |
| Value | ½ Tornês = 36 Dinheiros |
| Currency | Libra (1st Dynasty, 1128-1383) |
| Composition | Billon (.375 silver) |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#364797 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINVS MICHI AIVTOR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Tornês Escudo coin is that it was issued during the reign of King Ferdinand I of Portugal, who ruled from 1369 to 1371. This coin was minted in the city of Coruña, which is located in the northwestern region of Spain, and was part of the Kingdom of Galicia and Portugal during that time. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it was made of Billon, a type of alloy that contains .375 silver, which was a significant amount of silver for a coin of its time. Additionally, it weighed 1.6 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin of its size and denomination.
