© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Dinheiro - Dinis I ND
| Billon (.083 silver) | 1.0 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Denis I (Dinis I) (1279-1325) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1279-1325 |
| Value | 1 Dinheiro |
| Currency | Libra (1st Dynasty, 1128-1383) |
| Composition | Billon (.083 silver) |
| Weight | 1.0 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#106350 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Five shields, with 5 symmetric dots each, making a cross with lettering at angles
Script: Latin
Lettering: RB II AL GA
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dinheiro - Dinis I ND (1279-1325) from Portugal made of Billon (.083 silver) weighing 1.0 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the reign of King Dinis I, who was known for his efforts to promote economic growth and trade in Portugal. The coin's design features the king's name and title on one side, and a cross on the other, which was a common motif in medieval coinage. Despite its small size and relatively low silver content, the coin was widely accepted and used in transactions throughout the kingdom. Today, it is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians interested in the economic and cultural history of medieval Europe.
