Portugal Ceitil - Afonso V, 1449 – 1457

Group 2 - High outside wall with columns and without battlements

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal Portugal
Currency Real branco (1415 – 1517)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Ceitil
Year 1449 – 1457
Ruler Afonso V (1438–1481)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.9
Diameter (mm) 26
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Ceitil from Portugal. Issued from 1449 to 1457. Struck in Copper. Measures 26 mm and weighs 1.9 g.

Obverse
Castle with high wall with columns and without battlements, over waves.
Reverse
Portuguese coat of arms surrounded by loose crosses

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1449-1457)  Magro# A5 2.1 - Outside wall with 6 inner columns, 5 battlements in each tower, 3rd type shield 52%
ND (1449-1457)  Magro# A5 2.2 - Outside wall with 7 internal columns, 4 battlements in each tower, 3rd type shield or variant 22%
ND (1449-1457)  Magro# A5 2.3 - Outside wall with 8 inner columns, 5 battlements in the central tower, 3rd type shield 7%
ND (1449-1457)  Magro# A5 2.4 - Outside wall with 6 inner columns, 1 point on the central tower, 4 battlements per tower, 3rd type shield or variant 7%
ND (1449-1457)  Magro# A5 2.5 - Outside with 7 double inner columns, 4 battlements per tower, 3rd type shield or variant 4%
ND (1449-1457)  Magro# A5 2.6 - Wall with 8 double inner columns, 4 battlements per tower, shield of various types 11%

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