Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Cotrim - Afonso V Porto ND
| Billon (.083 silver) | 1.9 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Afonso V (1438-1481) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1438-1481 |
| Value | 1 Cotrim (⅚) |
| Currency | Real branco (1415-1517) |
| Composition | Billon (.083 silver) |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#35886 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ADIVTORIVM NOSTRVN IN NO
Lettering (regular font): ADIVTORIVM NOSTRVN IN NO
Comment
Another type of crowned "A"Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Cotrim - Afonso V (Porto) ND (1438-1481) from Portugal is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver, but contains only 0.083 silver. This means that the coin was not made of pure silver, but rather a combination of metals. This is an interesting fact because it highlights the historical use of Billon in coinage, which was a common practice in Europe during the Middle Ages.
