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© Monge da Silva (CC0)
Cinquinho - João II ND
| Silver (.917) | 0.5 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John II (João II) (1481-1495) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1490-1495 |
| Value | 1 Cinquinho (5) |
| Currency | Real branco (1415-1517) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#40133 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Lettering: +IOHAnES:II:R:P:ET
Comment
Minted under the Law 25DEC1489.Interesting fact
The Cinquinho was a coin that was introduced during the reign of King João II of Portugal in the late 15th century. The name "Cinquinho" comes from the Portuguese word for "five," which refers to the coin's value, which was equivalent to five réis. The coin was made of silver and weighed 0.5 grams, as . What's interesting about this coin is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a king on one side and a coat of arms on the other. This design was a departure from the traditional designs used on earlier Portuguese coins, which often featured religious symbols or other motifs. The use of a portrait and coat of arms on the Cinquinho coin was a sign of the growing power and influence of the Portuguese monarchy during this time period.
