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Vintém "S / L-G" - Sebastião I ND
| Silver (.9167) | 1.6 g | 19 mm |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#366623 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shield with letters L-G a each side
L= Lisboa
G= Gaspar Pais
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+PORTVG : ET : ALGARB : D : G
L - G
Engraver: Gaspar Pais
Comment
Minted under the Law 27JUL1558Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Vintém "S / L-G" coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Sebastian I of Portugal, who was known for his ambitious military campaigns and his attempt to conquer Morocco. Despite his military endeavors, Sebastian's reign was marked by financial difficulties, and the Vintém coin was introduced as a cost-saving measure, as it was made of silver that was 91.67% pure, rather than the traditional 98% pure silver used in previous coins. This change in composition was a significant departure from the standard practice of the time and reflects the financial challenges faced by the Portuguese kingdom during Sebastian's rule.
