Tornês de Busto - Ferdinand I (Porto) ND (1371-1383) front Tornês de Busto - Ferdinand I (Porto) ND (1371-1383) back
Tornês de Busto - Ferdinand I (Porto) ND (1371-1383) photo
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Tornês de Busto - Ferdinand I Porto ND

 
Billon (.250 silver) 3.72 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
Ferdinand I (Fernando I) (1367-1383)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1371-1383
Value
1 Tornês = 72 Dinheiros
Currency
Libra (1st Dynasty, 1128-1383)
Composition
Billon (.250 silver)
Weight
3.72 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#103750
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: FERNANDVS : D : G : REX : PORTVGALI : AL

Comment

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Tornês de Busto - Ferdinand I (Porto) ND (1371-1383) coin from Portugal is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of King Ferdinand I, who ruled Portugal from 1367 to 1383. During his reign, Portugal was facing a number of challenges, including the Black Death, which had a significant impact on the country's population and economy. Additionally, there were conflicts with neighboring countries, including Castile and Aragon, and the coinage of the time reflects the political and economic instability of the period. Despite these challenges, the Tornês de Busto - Ferdinand I (Porto) ND (1371-1383) coin remains a valuable and interesting piece of numismatic history.