Portugal Dinheiro "Bust" - Afonso I, 1139 – 1185

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal Portugal
Currency Libra (1 – 1383)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Dinheiro "Bust" - Afonso I
Year 1139 – 1185
Ruler Afonso I (1139–1185)
Composition Billon (.450 silver)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.6
Diameter (mm) 18
Demonetized Yes

Description

Dinheiro "Bust" - Afonso I from Portugal. Issued from 1139 to 1185. Struck in Billon (.450 silver). Measures 18 mm and weighs 0.6 g.

Obverse
King's head looking left above mint letters C-O (?or O-O?)
Reverse
Christo Cross with crescents at 1st and 3rd corner

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1139-1185) C-O —

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