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Ceitil - Afonso V Group 6 - Castle with towers formed by square elements; towers without battlements ND
| Copper | 1.7 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Afonso V (1438-1481) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1458-1459 |
| Value | 1 Ceitil (⅙) |
| Currency | Real branco (1415-1517) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#107173 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Portuguese coat of arms; Shield of 4th type.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Comment
This is the coin MCM 4777 from INCM museum.
A few examples of the different sub-groups:
A good link for a more complete study of Ceitis:
https://sites.google.com/site/numismaticapa/ceitis_lista/ceitis_lista_a5
Interesting fact
The Ceitil coin is a rare example of a coin that was issued during the reign of King Afonso V of Portugal, who ruled from 1438 to 1481. The coin features a unique design, with a castle depicted on one side and the king's name and title on the other. The castle is shown with towers formed by square elements, but without battlements, which is a distinctive feature of this particular coin. It's made of copper and weighs 1.7 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time. It's worth noting that the Ceitil coin was not widely used during its time and was mainly used for local trade, which makes it a rare and valuable collector's item today.
