Portugal Ceitil - Afonso V, 1449 – 1457

Group 4 - Towers with oblong turrets and three sharp 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) 1.7
Diameter (mm) 24
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Ceitil from Portugal. Issued from 1449 to 1457. Struck in Copper. Measures 24 mm and weighs 1.7 g.

Obverse
Castle over the sea: towers with oblong turrets and three sharp battlements
Reverse
Portuguese coat of arms: shield of the 4th type or variants

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1449-1457) P Magro# A5 4.1 - Lateral towers with two bodies 73%
ND (1449-1457) P Magro# A5 4.2 - Side towers with one body 13%

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