Portugal Ceitil - Afonso V, 1458 – 1460

Group 7 - Long and low outside wall, whose ends touch or cut the circumference; Shield of the 4th type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal Portugal
Currency Real branco (1415 – 1517)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Ceitil
Year 1458 – 1460
Ruler Afonso V (1438–1481)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.7
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Ceitil from Portugal. Issued from 1458 to 1460. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 1.7 g.

Obverse
Castle over the sea with long and low outside wall, whose ends touch or cut the circumference
Reverse
Portuguese coat of arms: shield of the 4th type

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1458-1460)  Magro# 7.1 - Castle with very tall towers 29%
ND (1458-1460)  Magro# 7.2 - Castle with low towers 71%
ND (1458-1460)  Magro# 7.3 - Castle of irregular shapes 7%

Mentioned in the community 0

No mentions yet.