Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Vintem - Filipe III ND
| Silver (.9167) | 1.7 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III (Filipe III) (1621-1640) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1621-1640 |
| Value | 1 Vintém = 20 Réis (Reais) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#41411 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
The Vintem coin, issued during the reign of King Philip III of Portugal (1621-1640), was the first coin in the country to feature a standardized design and denomination. It was minted in silver (.9167) and weighed 1.7 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
