COIN

Unique ID: SF2633

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Notes:

This silver coin was issued in Portugal by Alfonso V (1438-81), several examples have been discovered in England suggesting a limited circulation. It should be noted that other foreign issues circulated in England during the 15th century.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Post AD 1438
Date to: Ante AD 1481

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.03 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st April 2000

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Half real
Ruler/issuer: Afonso V of Portugal
Mint or issue place: Unknown
Type: Silver half real or chinfrão
Obverse description: Crowned initial 'A'
Obverse inscription: illeg.
Reverse description: A cruciform arrangment of 5 shields, each containing 5 pellets
Reverse inscription: illeg