© INCM
© INCM
Tornês de Escudo - Ferdinand I Miranda do Douro 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#103978 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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. 4335 from INCM MuseumInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Tornês de Escudo coin is that it was issued during the reign of King Ferdinand I of Portugal, who ruled from 1367 to 1383. This coin was minted in the city of Miranda do Douro, which is located in the north of Portugal, near the border with Spain. The coin was made of Billon, an alloy of silver and copper, and weighed 3.6 grams. Despite its small size, this coin is a significant piece of Portuguese history and a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
