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Meio Forte - Ferdinand I Lisboa ND
| Silver (.900) | 1.74 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (Fernando I) (1367-1383) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1367-1369 |
| Value | ½ Forte = 60 Dinheiros |
| Currency | Libra (1st Dynasty, 1128-1383) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 1.74 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#97523 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Christo cross on center , lettering around
Mint letter "L" under or left of the Cross
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AVXILVM MEVM A DON
L
Comment
The picture is from coin MCM 4295 (INCM Museum)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Meio Forte - Ferdinand I (Lisboa) ND (1367-1369) coin from Portugal is that it was minted during the reign of King Ferdinand I, who was also known as Ferdinand the Handsome. He was a member of the House of Aviz and ruled Portugal from 1367 until his death in 1383. The coin's design features an image of the king on one side and the Portuguese coat of arms on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant choice, as it was a valuable and durable metal that was widely used in coinage during the medieval period. Today, this coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
