Morabitino - Sancho I ND (1185-1211) front Morabitino - Sancho I ND (1185-1211) back
Morabitino - Sancho I ND (1185-1211) photo
Obverse © INCM

Morabitino - Sancho I ND

 
Gold (.800) 4.0 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
Sancho I (1185-1211)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1185-1211
Value
1 Morabitino = 180 Dinheiros
Currency
Libra (1st Dynasty, 1128-1383)
Composition
Gold (.800)
Weight
4.0 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#97472
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Cross composed of five shields, a 7-pointed star in each angle

Lettering: IN NE PTRIS I FILII SPS SCIA (Abreviated latim)

Translation: In name of the Father and Son and Holly Spirit

Comment

The picture is the coin MCM 4235 from the INCM Museum

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Morabitino - Sancho I ND (1185-1211) coin from Portugal is that it features a unique design element - a small cross pattée on the reverse side, which is not commonly found on other coins from this time period.