Ceitil - Manuel I Group 3 - Castle with high wall ND
| Copper | 1.9 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Manuel I (1495-1521) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1495-1521 |
| Value | 1 Ceitil (⅙) |
| Currency | Real branco (1415-1517) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#107034 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
The Ceitil coin is a rare and valuable coin from Portugal, minted during the reign of King Manuel I (1495-1521). One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a high wall surrounding the castle on the reverse side of the coin. This design was only used on coins minted during the early years of Manuel I's reign, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin. Additionally, the use of copper as the material for the coin was also unique for the time period, as most coins of that era were made of silver or gold.
