© Carlos Costa (CC0)
© Carlos Costa (CC0)
Dinheiro "Hexagram" - Afonso I ND
| Billon (.180 silver) | 0.6 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Afonso I (1139-1185) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1169-1185 |
| Value | 1 Dinheiro |
| Currency | Libra (1st Dynasty, 1128-1383) |
| Composition | Billon (.180 silver) |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#369162 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lettering: REX PORT
Translation: King of Portugal
Comment
The picture above isis now part of the NOVO BANCO collectionInteresting fact
The Afonso I Dinheiro "Hexagram" coin from Portugal, made of Billon (.180 silver) and weighing 0.6 g, features a unique hexagram design on one side, which was a symbol of the king's power and authority.
