Portugal Ceitil - João III, 1535 – 1540

Group 7 - Castle with high wall, with or without door

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 Lettering with many variations
Reverse
Portuguese coat of arms Lettering with many variations

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1535-1540)  Magro#J3 7.1 (Towers far from the wall) 18%
ND (1535-1540)  Magro#J3 7.2 (Central tower far from the wall) 35%
ND (1535-1540)  Magro#J3 7.3 (All towers touching the wall) 59%

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