© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Vintem - Manuel I p M ✤; 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#102288 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: EMAИVEL : P : R : P : ET : A :D : GVIИE
Comment
The above pict is a PhotShop work and might not be 100% correctInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Vintem coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Age of Discoveries, a time when Portugal was actively exploring and colonizing new lands. The coin's design features the image of King Manuel I, who ruled Portugal during this period, and the inscription "p M ✤; Porto" indicates that it was minted in the city of Porto. The use of silver in the coin's composition also speaks to the importance of this precious metal in the global economy at the time.
