Portugal ⅕ Barbuda - Fernando I, 1370 – 1371

Porto mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal Portugal
Currency Libra (1 – 1383)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ⅕ Barbuda
Year 1370 – 1371
Ruler Ferdinand I (Fernando I) (1367–1383)
Composition Billon (.250 silver)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.8
Diameter (mm) 18
Demonetized Yes

Description

⅕ Barbuda from Portugal. Issued from 1370 to 1371. Struck in Billon (.250 silver). Measures 18 mm and weighs 0.8 g.

Obverse
Helmet (Barbuda) with shield over shoulder. Mint letter "P" on the right
Reverse
Christ Cross divide coin in 4 quadrants with a letter at each angle and lettering around. The four letters, Q A R T, are probably abbreviated royal titles, Q=Çamora; A= Algarve; P=Portugal; T= Tui

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1370-1371) P AG#Fe 22.01 (/ Q A R T)
ND (1370-1371) P AG#Fe 22.02 (/ Q A T R)

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