Real - Beatriz (Santarem) ND (1383-1385) front Real - Beatriz (Santarem) ND (1383-1385) back
Real - Beatriz (Santarem) ND (1383-1385) photo
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Real - Beatriz Santarem ND

 
Silver (.833) 3.2 g -
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Queen
Beatrice (Beatriz) (1383)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1383-1385
Value
1 Real = 10 Soldos = 120 Dinheiros
Currency
Libra (1st Dynasty, 1128-1383)
Composition
Silver (.833)
Weight
3.2 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#192650
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Arms of Castile, Leon and Portugal in quarters. Legend around between beaded circles.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: +BEATRICIS:DEI:G:REGINA:CASTELE:ED:LE

Lettering (regular font): +BEATRICIS:DEI:G:REGINA:CASTELE:ED:LE

Translation: Beatrice by the Grace of God Queen of Castile and Leon

Comment

Only six coins known.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Real - Beatriz (Santarem) ND (1383-1385) from Portugal is that it was minted during the reign of King Fernando I, also known as Fernando the Handsome, who ruled Portugal from 1367 to 1383. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign to promote trade and commerce in Portugal.