Portugal Ceitil - João III, 1540 – 1550

Group 8 - Castle with multiple layer high wall

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal Portugal
Currency Real branco (1415 – 1517)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Ceitil
Year 1540 – 1550
Ruler John III (João III) (1521–1557)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.4
Diameter (mm) 16
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Ceitil from Portugal. Issued from 1540 to 1550. Struck in Copper. Measures 16 mm and weighs 1.4 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 (1540-1550)  Magro#J3 8.1 (With circles on both sides)
ND (1540-1550)  Magro#J3 8.2 (With traces of circles on one or both sides)
ND (1540-1550)  Magro#J3 8.3 (With no circles on both sides)

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