Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Ceitil - João III Group 4 - Castle with low wall, with or without door, towers touching the wall ND
| Copper | 1.5 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John III (João III) (1521-1557) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1522-1536 |
| Value | 1 Ceitil (⅙) |
| Currency | Real branco (1415-1517) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#39459 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Portuguese coat of arms: shield of 4th ot 5th type.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOHANES R PORT
Comment
Interesting fact
The Ceitil coin was issued during the reign of King João III of Portugal, who ruled from 1521 to 1557. This coin was part of a series of coins that were minted during his reign, known as the "Ceitil" coins, which were used as a form of small change. The design of the coin features a castle with a low wall and towers touching the wall, which was a common motif on Portuguese coins during this period. The coin was made of copper and weighed 1.5 grams. Despite its small size, this coin is a valuable piece of history and a collector's item for numismatists today.
