Meio Escudo - Afonso V (Ceuta) ND (1438-1481) front Meio Escudo - Afonso V (Ceuta) ND (1438-1481) back
Meio Escudo - Afonso V (Ceuta) ND (1438-1481) photo
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Meio Escudo - Afonso V Ceuta ND

 
Gold (.9166) 2.2 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
Afonso V (1438-1481)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1438-1481
Value
½ Escudo
Currency
Real branco (1415-1517)
Composition
Gold (.9166)
Weight
2.2 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#97477
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

The walls of CEUTA (North Africa) recently taken
Mint letter "C" over the wall

Script: Latin

Lettering: CEPT DOMIQ

Translation: Lord of Ceuta

Comment

The picture is the coin MCM 4739 from INCM Museum
The second reference known:

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Meio Escudo - Afonso V (Ceuta) ND (1438-1481) coin from Portugal is that it was minted during the reign of King Afonso V, who was known for his military conquests and his efforts to promote the Portuguese economy. The coin's design features the king's crowned bust on one side and the Portuguese coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the power and influence of the Portuguese monarchy during that time.