© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Dinheiro - Afonso II ND
| Billon (.0833 silver) | 0.5 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Afonso II (1211-1223) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1211-1223 |
| Value | 1 Dinheiro |
| Currency | Libra (1st Dynasty, 1128-1383) |
| Composition | Billon (.0833 silver) |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#103727 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dinheiro - Afonso II ND (1211-1223) from Portugal made of Billon (.0833 silver) weighing 0.5 g is that it was issued during the reign of King Afonso II, who was known for his efforts to strengthen the Portuguese economy and promote trade. The coin's design features the king's crowned bust on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing the country's Christian faith and royal authority. Despite its small size and relatively low silver content, the coin was an important part of everyday commerce in medieval Portugal and remains a valuable collector's item today.
