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Vintém "Y" with 2 rosettes" – João III Porto ND
| Silver (.9167) | 1.9 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John III (João III) (1521-1557) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1521-1555 |
| Value | 1 Vintém = 20 Réis (Reais) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#100847 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOANES : 3 : R : POTAG
Comment
The Vinténs are, in first place, classified by the crowned “Y”, secondly by the crowned shield and finally by the lettering.This coin might be confused with J3 39(Lisboa mint); the difference is that the lettering of the Lisboa coins end with ET:ALG (and Algarve) and the ones from Porto never mention Algarve.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Vintém "Y" with 2 rosettes" – João III (Porto) ND (1521-1555) from Portugal is that it was minted during a time of great change in Portugal. King João III, who ruled from 1521 to 1555, was instrumental in modernizing the country and expanding its empire. This coin, made of silver and weighing 1.9 grams, was likely used in everyday transactions during this time and provides a glimpse into the economic and monetary systems of the period.
