Portugal Morabitino - Afonso I, 1139 – 1185

Braga mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal Portugal
Currency Libra (1 – 1383)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Morabitino - Afonso I
Year 1139 – 1185
Ruler Afonso I (1139–1185)
Composition Gold (.953)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 4.33
Diameter (mm) 26
Demonetized Yes

Description

Morabitino - Afonso I from Portugal. Issued from 1139 to 1185. Struck in Gold (.953). Measures 26 mm and weighs 4.33 g.

Obverse
King on horseback right, holding scepter and brandishing a sword (King of the Portuguese (Not King of Portugal))
Reverse
Cross composed of five shields, a 7-pointed star in 3 angles and the monetary letter B in the 4th

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1139-1185) B

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