Portugal Dinheiro - Afonso III, 1248 – 1279
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Libra
(1 – 1383)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Dinheiro - Afonso III
Year
1248 – 1279
Ruler
Afonso III
(1247–1279)
Composition
Billon (.083 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dinheiro - Afonso III from Portugal. Issued from 1248 to 1279. Struck in Billon (.083 silver). Measures 17 mm and weighs 1 g.
- Obverse
- Cross with two "Crescents" and two "Stars" at angles in diagonal position. Lettering around with many variations, missing and wrong letters.
- Reverse
- Five shield, with variable numbers of dots inside, making a cross and lettering starting at any of the four quadrants.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1248-1279) | — |
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