Morabitino - Sancho II ND (1223-1247) front Morabitino - Sancho II ND (1223-1247) back
Morabitino - Sancho II ND (1223-1247) photo
Obverse © INCM

Morabitino - Sancho II ND

 
Gold (.800) 3.3 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
Sancho II (1223-1247)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1223-1247
Value
1 Morabitino = 180 Dinheiros
Currency
Libra (1st Dynasty, 1128-1383)
Composition
Gold (.800)
Weight
3.3 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#97475
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Lettering: MONETA DOMINI SANCII

Comment

The pictures are from the coin MCM 22945 from INCM Museum

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Morabitino - Sancho II ND (1223-1247) 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 the same era.