1 Real of 3½ Libras - João I Lisbon mint

1 Real of 3½ Libras - João I (Lisbon mint) - obverse1 Real of 3½ Libras - João I (Lisbon mint) - reverse

Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)

Features

Issuer Portugal
King John I (João I) (1383-1433)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1398-1408
Value 3.5 Libras = 70 Soldos = 840 Dinheiros
Currency Libra (2nd Dinasty, 1383-1415)
Composition Billon (.083 silver)
Weight 3 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness 0.8 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
40254
References Gomes# J1 54
Alberto Gomes; 2021. Moedas Portuguesas. Associação Numismatica de Portugal, Lisbon, Portugal.

Obverse

Crowned IHNS and L, lettering around
With or without "Secret symbols" (See comments)

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering:
IhnS
ºLº
IHNS DEI GRATIA REX PO
(Many variations known)

Lettering (regular font):
IHNS
ºLº
IHNS DEI GRATIA REX PO
(MANY VARIATIONS KNOWN)

Reverse

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering:
ADIVTORIVM NOSTRVM QVI
(Many variations known)

Lettering (regular font):
ADIVTORIVM NOSTRVM QVI
(MANY VARIATIONS KNOWN)

Edge

Smooth

Comments

Until 1398 the counting coin was the "Real of 10 Soldos"= ½ £. Due to the the inflation a new coin was created with a value 7x bigger, the "Real of 3½ £.

The "Secret symbols" are small marks at any part of the coin that, we believe, are to identify the "fornaça"(Team maker) or (and) the metal composition. There are more than 200 different marks known.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
ND (1398-1408) L 45% Two secret symbols, left and right
ND (1398-1408) L 65% Without secret symbols

Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.

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