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Tornês de Escudo - Ferdinand I Zamora/Spain 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#103979 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SI DOMINVS MICHI AVDIVTOR NO
N TIMEBO QVID FAVIT
Comment
The pict is the coin Nr. 4334 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 Zamora, Spain, which was a unusual location for a Portuguese coin, as most coins were minted in Portugal at that time. This suggests that the coin may have been minted during a time of political or economic turmoil, or that there was a shortage of minting facilities in Portugal. Additionally, the fact that the coin is made of Billon, a silver-copper alloy, suggests that it may have been minted as a cost-saving measure, as silver was a more expensive metal than copper.
