Portugal Ceitil - João III, 1535 – 1540
Group 5 - Castle with low wall, with or without door, central tower far from the wall
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Real branco
(1415 – 1517)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Ceitil
Year
1535 – 1540
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 1535 to 1540. Struck in Copper. Measures 17 mm and weighs 1.8 g.
- Obverse
- Castle over the sea, central tower not touching the wall. 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 (1535-1540) | — | Magro#J3 5.1 (With circle on both sides, shield with castles) | ||
| ND (1535-1540) | — | Magro#J3 5.2 (With circle on both sides, shield without castles) | ||
| ND (1535-1540) | — | Magro#J3 5.3 (With circle on both sides, shield with castles in an outside layer) | ||
| ND (1535-1540) | — | Magro#J3 5.4 (No circles or only traces, shield with or without castles) | ||
| ND (1535-1540) | — | Magro#J3 5.5 (No circles or only traces, shield formed by 5 small shields making a cross) |
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