© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Vintem - Manuel I ºMº, inverted •P •; Porto ND
| Silver (.916) | 1.9 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Manuel I (1495-1521) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1495-1521 |
| Value | 1 Vintém = 20 Réis (Reais) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102264 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: MANVEL:P:R:P:ET:A:D:GVINE
Comment
The above pict is a PhotoShop work based in similar coins and might not be 100% correctInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Vintem - Manuel I coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and expansion for Portugal. Manuel I, also known as Manuel the Fortunate, was the King of Portugal from 1495 to 1521, and during his reign, Portugal established colonies in Africa, Asia, and the Americas, and became a major maritime power. The coin's design, which features an inverted "P" and a dot above the crown, is a nod to the king's efforts to promote the Portuguese Empire and its influence around the world.
