Grave - Fernando I Lisboa mint

Grave - Fernando I (Lisboa mint) - obverseGrave - Fernando I (Lisboa mint) - reverse

Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)

Features

Issuer Portugal
King Ferdinand I (Fernando I) (1367-1383)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1370-1383
Value 1 Grave = 14 Dinheiros
Currency Libra (1st Dynasty, 1128-1383)
Composition Billon (.250 silver)
Weight 2 g
Diameter 22 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
40424
References Gomes# Fe 10, Fe 11
Alberto Gomes; 2021. Moedas Portuguesas. Associação Numismatica de Portugal, Lisbon, Portugal.

Obverse

AG# Fe 11 .... King's initial "F" on centre with "+" at each side and mint letter "L" under. Secret symbol at 02:00H of obverse (See comments).

Fe 10 .... Idem but with "+" instead of "L"

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering:
SI:DNS:MI: / CHI:AIVTOR / NO
(There are more than 50 lettering variations)

Lettering (regular font):
SI:DNS:MI: / CHI:AIVTOR / NO
(THERE ARE MORE THAN 50 LETTERING VARIATIONS)

Reverse

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering:
+FERNANDVS:REX:PORTVG
(There are more than 20 lettering variations)

Lettering (regular font):
+FERNANDVS:REX:PORTVG
(THERE ARE MORE THAN 20 LETTERING VARIATIONS)

Mint

L Lisbon, Portugal

Comments

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 100 different marks known.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
ND (1370-1383) + 42% AG#Fe 10.01 - (+ instead of L)
ND (1370-1383) L 42% AG#Fe 11.01 - (Without secret mark at obverse)
ND (1370-1383) L 42% AG#Fe 11.02 - (With secret mark at obverse)

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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Numista Rarity index: 87 Search tips
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Bullion value: USD 0.40 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Grave - Fernando I (Lisboa mint)
Katz
Auction 70
Lot 623
Internet Archive
13 Nov 2022 Undetermined VF USD 87.38
(EUR 81.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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