Portugal Ceitil - João III, 1535 – 1540

Group 6 - Castle with low wall, with or without door, all towers far from the wall

Obverse Reverse

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) 1.7
Diameter (mm) 17
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Ceitil from Portugal. Issued from 1535 to 1540. Struck in Copper. Measures 17 mm and weighs 1.7 g.

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

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1535-1540)  Magro#J3 6.1 (Sea of continuous waves)
ND (1535-1540)  Magro#J3 6.2 (Sea of untied waves)
ND (1535-1540)  Magro#J3 6.3 (Sea of irregular waves)
ND (1535-1540)  Magro#J3 6.4 (No sea)

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