Portugal Ceitil - João III, 1522 – 1536

Group 4 - Castle with low wall, with or without door, towers touching the wall

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal Portugal
Currency Real branco (1415 – 1517)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Ceitil
Year 1522 – 1536
Ruler John III (João III) (1521–1557)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.5
Diameter (mm) 17
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Ceitil from Portugal. Issued from 1522 to 1536. Struck in Copper. Measures 17 mm and weighs 1.5 g.

Obverse
Castle over the sea, with low wall, with or without door,and towers touching the wall
Reverse
Portuguese coat of arms: shield of 4th ot 5th type.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1522-1536)  Magro# J3 4.1 - Sea of continuous waves 28%
ND (1522-1536)  Magro# J3 4.2 - Sea of straight waves 3%
ND (1522-1536)  Magro# J3 4.3 - Sea of concave waves 13%
ND (1522-1536)  Magro# J3 4.4 - Sea of loose waves 15%
ND (1522-1536)  Magro# J3 4.5 - Sea of irregular waves 18%

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