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© INCM
Tornês de Escudo - Ferdinand I Corunha ND
| Billon (.375 silver) | 3.6 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (Fernando I) (1367-1383) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1369-1370 |
| Value | 1 Tornês = 72 Dinheiros |
| Currency | Libra (1st Dynasty, 1128-1383) |
| Composition | Billon (.375 silver) |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#103977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
SI DOMINVS MICHI AVDIVTOR NO
N TIMEBO QVID FAVIT
Lettering (regular font):
SI DOMINVS MICHI AVDIVTOR NO
N TIMEBO QVID FAVIT
Comment
The pict is the coin Nr. 4336 from INCM Museum
The ligth house is Roman, built 2000 years ago and still being used .
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tornês de Escudo - Ferdinand I (Corunha) ND (1369-1370) coin from Portugal is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of King Ferdinand I, who was known for his efforts to strengthen the Portuguese economy and increase trade with other countries. The use of billon, a silver-copper alloy, in the coin's minting process was a common practice during this time period, as it allowed for the creation of coins with a lower silver content, making them more accessible to the general population. Despite its lower silver content, the Tornês de Escudo coin remained a valuable and widely used form of currency in Portugal during the 14th century.
