Portugal Ceitil - João III, 1521 – 1536

Group 1 - Castle with complete wall

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal Portugal
Currency Real branco (1415 – 1517)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Ceitil
Year 1521 – 1536
Ruler John III (João III) (1521–1557)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.8
Diameter (mm) 17
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Ceitil from Portugal. Issued from 1521 to 1536. Struck in Copper. Measures 17 mm and weighs 1.8 g.

Obverse
Castle over the sea, Lettering with many variations
Reverse
Portuguese coat of arms, crowned or with three washers around. Lettering with many variations

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1521-1536)  Magro#J3 1.2 (no mint letter, shield of 1st type) 17%
ND (1521-1536)  Magro#J3 1.3 (no mint letter, shield of 2nd type)
ND (1521-1536)  Magro#J3 1.4 (no mint letter, shield of 3rd type) 50%
ND (1521-1536) L Magro#J3 1.1 (L on the right, shield of 1st type) 8%

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