Portugal Ceitil - Manuel I, 1495 – 1521

Group 5 - Castle with straight wall

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal Portugal
Currency Real branco (1415 – 1517)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Ceitil
Year 1495 – 1521
Ruler Manuel I (1495–1521)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.9
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Ceitil from Portugal. Issued from 1495 to 1521. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 1.9 g.

Obverse
Castle with straight wall over the sea Many lettering variations
Reverse
Portuguese coat of arms Many lettering variations

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1495-1521)  Magro# E1 5.1 - Castle with open outside wall 67%
ND (1495-1521)  Magro# E1 5.2 - Castle with complete outside wall 33%
ND (1495-1521)  Magro# E1 5.3 - Castle with incomplete outside wall 6%

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