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Ceitil - Afonso V Group 3 - Castle with towers formed by square elements; turrets with four battlements ND
| Copper | 1.8 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Afonso V (1438-1481) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1449-1457 |
| Value | 1 Ceitil (⅙) |
| Currency | Real branco (1415-1517) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#107070 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Portuguese coat of arms: shield of the 4th type or variant
Script: Latin (uncial)
Comment
The pict is the coin MCM 4778 from INCM MuseumA few examples of sub groups:
magro#A6 3.1 - Is the above coin
A good link for a more complete study of Ceitis:
https://sites.google.com/site/numismaticapa/ceitis_lista/ceitis_lista_a5
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Ceitil - Afonso V (Group 3 - Castle with towers formed by square elements; turrets with four battlements) ND (1449-1457) from Portugal made of Copper weighing 1.8 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Afonso V, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to strengthen the Portuguese economy. This coin was likely used in everyday transactions and could have been carried by merchants, traders, and other individuals throughout the kingdom. Despite its small size and relatively low value, it remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the economic and cultural development of Portugal during that time.
