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Dinheiro - Sancho I ND
| Billon (.083 silver) | 1.0 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Sancho I (1185-1211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1185-1211 |
| Value | 1 Dinheiro |
| Currency | Libra (1st Dynasty, 1128-1383) |
| Composition | Billon (.083 silver) |
| Weight | 1.0 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#106336 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Christ cross with lettering around
Many variations of REX SANCIO
Lettering: REX SANCIVS
Comment
The pict is the coin Nr 4237 from INCM MuseumInteresting fact
The Dinheiro coin from Portugal, issued during the reign of Sancho I (1185-1211), was made of Billon, a metal alloy consisting of 0.083 silver and the rest being copper or other base metals. Despite being made of a relatively low-value metal, the coin still had a significant weight of 1.0 gram, indicating its importance as a medium of exchange during that time period.
