Portugal ½ "Real of 10 soldos" - João I, 1385 – 1397

Lisboa mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal Portugal
Currency Libra (2 – 1415)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ "Real of 10 soldos" - João I
Year 1385 – 1397
Ruler John I (João I) (1383–1433)
Composition Billon
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1
Diameter (mm) 19
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ "Real of 10 soldos" - João I from Portugal. Issued from 1385 to 1397. Struck in Billon. Measures 19 mm and weighs 1 g.

Obverse
Crowned king initial (IhnS) over mint letter (L) With or without secret symbols around the crown (See comments)
Reverse
Coat of arms of Portugal in a quatrefoil

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1385-1387) º L º AG#J1 18 (Secret symbol on right) 8%
ND (1385-1387) º L º AG#J1 19 (Secret symbol on left and right) 29%
ND (1385-1397) L AG#J1 15 (No secret symbols) 5%
ND (1385-1397) º L º AG#J1 17 (With or without secret symbols ) 24%
ND (1385-1397) x L x AG#J1 16 (No secret symbols) 47%

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