Real Grosso - Alfonso V (King of Portugal, Castilla and Leon) ND (1475-1479) front Real Grosso - Alfonso V (King of Portugal, Castilla and Leon) ND (1475-1479) back
Real Grosso - Alfonso V (King of Portugal, Castilla and Leon) ND (1475-1479) photo
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Real Grosso - Alfonso V King of Portugal, Castilla and Leon ND

 
Silver 3.37 g -
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
Afonso V (1438-1481)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1475-1479
Value
1 Real Grosso (24)
Currency
Real branco (1415-1517)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.37 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#156171
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Cross with castles and lions in angles

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: ALFONSUS DEI GRACIA REGIS CAST

Lettering (regular font): ALFONSUS DEI GRACIA REGIS CAST

Translation: Alfonso Kings of Castile by the grace of God

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Real Grosso coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Alfonso V of Portugal, who was also known as "the African" due to his military campaigns in North Africa.