Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
½ Tornês Escudo - Ferdinand I Zamora/Spain ND
| Billon (.375 silver) | 1.3 g | 22 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 | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#70918 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cross of Malta Military Order on center.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: +DOMINVS*MICHI*AIVTOR:ET
Lettering (regular font): +DOMINVS*MICHI*AIVTOR:ET
Comment
Ç = Zamora mintThe 4 Coins have little differences in the lettering.
It is a "Coin of war" used to pay the first war between Fernando I from Portugal and Henrique II from Castilla/Spain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Tornês Escudo coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ferdinand I of Portugal, who was also known as Ferdinand the Handsome. He was a member of the House of Burgundy and ruled Portugal from 1367 until his death in 1383. The coin was minted in Zamora, Spain, which was a significant center for coin production during the Middle Ages. The use of billon, a silver-copper alloy, was also a common practice during this time period.
