Ceitil - João III (Group 5 - Castle with low wall, with or without door, central tower far from the wall) ND (1535-1540) front Ceitil - João III (Group 5 - Castle with low wall, with or without door, central tower far from the wall) ND (1535-1540) back
Ceitil - João III (Group 5 - Castle with low wall, with or without door, central tower far from the wall) ND (1535-1540) photo
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Ceitil - João III Group 5 - Castle with low wall, with or without door, central tower far from the wall ND

 
Copper 1.8 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
John III (João III) (1521-1557)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1535-1540
Value
1 Ceitil (⅙)
Currency
Real branco (1415-1517)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.8 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#107227
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Portuguese coat of arms, crowned or with three washers around.
Lettering with many variations

Lettering: + IOHANES : 3 : R : P : A : D: G

Comment

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Ceitil - João III (Group 5 - Castle with low wall, with or without door, central tower far from the wall) ND (1535-1540) from Portugal made of Copper weighing 1.8 g is that it was minted during the reign of King John III of Portugal, who ruled from 1521 to 1557. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign to promote trade and commerce in Portugal.