½ Vintém - Manuel I (Lisboa) ND (1495-1521) front ½ Vintém - Manuel I (Lisboa) ND (1495-1521) back
½ Vintém - Manuel I (Lisboa) ND (1495-1521) photo
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½ Vintém - Manuel I Lisboa ND

 
Silver (.9167) 1 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
Manuel I (1495-1521)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1495-1521
Value
½ Vintém = 10 Réis (Reais)
Currency
Real (1517-1835)
Composition
Silver (.9167)
Weight
1 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#365593
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: +I:EMANVEL:R:P:ET:A:D:G

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Vintém - Manuel I (Lisboa) ND (1495-1521) coin from Portugal is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of Lisbon on the reverse side, which was added to the coin's design to commemorate the city's importance as the capital of Portugal.