Escudo - Afonso V (Lisboa and Porto mints) ND (1438-1457) front Escudo - Afonso V (Lisboa and Porto mints) ND (1438-1457) back
Escudo - Afonso V (Lisboa and Porto mints) ND (1438-1457) photo
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Escudo - Afonso V Lisboa and Porto mints ND

 
Gold (.750) 4.45 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
Afonso V (1438-1481)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1438-1457
Value
1 Escudo
Currency
Real branco (1415-1517)
Composition
Gold (.750)
Weight
4.45 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#97629
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: + ADIUTOR : ET : PROTECTOR : MEUS:

Comment

The picture is the coin MCM 4738 (INCM Museum)
The coin from Porto mint (P):

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Escudo - Afonso V (Lisboa and Porto mints) ND (1438-1457) coin from Portugal is that it was minted during the reign of King Afonso V, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to strengthen the Portuguese economy. The coin's gold content and weight of 4.45 grams make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.