Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Grave - Ferdinand I Lisboa ND
| Billon (.250 silver) | 2 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (Fernando I) (1367-1383) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1370-1383 |
| Value | 1 Grave = 14 Dinheiros |
| Currency | Libra (1st Dynasty, 1128-1383) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#40424 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Arms in center, legend around. There are more than 20 lettering variations.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: +FERNANDVS:REX:PORTVG
Lettering (regular font): +FERNANDVS:REX:PORTVG
Comment
The "Secret symbols" are small marks at any part of the coin that, we believe, are to identify the "fornaça"(Team maker) or(and) the metal composition. There are more than 100 different marks known.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Grave - Ferdinand I (Lisboa) ND (1370-1383) from Portugal made of Billon (.250 silver) weighing 2 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Ferdinand I, also known as Ferdinand the Handsome, who ruled Portugal from 1367 to 1383. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to strengthen the Portuguese economy, which led to the introduction of new coinage, such as this billon coin.
