Vintém "S, closed crown" - Sebastião I ND (1558-1578) front Vintém "S, closed crown" - Sebastião I ND (1558-1578) back
Vintém "S, closed crown" - Sebastião I ND (1558-1578) photo
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Vintém "S, closed crown" - Sebastião I ND

 
Silver (.9167) 1.6 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
Sebastian (Sebastião) (1557-1578)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1558-1578
Value
20 Réis (Reais)
Currency
Real (1517-1835)
Composition
Silver (.9167)
Weight
1.6 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#366624
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: +PORTVG : ET : ALGARB

Comment

Minted under the Law 27JUL 1558

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Vintém "S, closed crown" coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Sebastião I of Portugal, who was known for his ambitious military campaigns and his attempt to conquer Morocco. Despite his military endeavors, Sebastião's reign was marked by economic difficulties and financial struggles, which may have influenced the production of this coin.