A Portugal Ceitil. 1438-81
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A Portugal Ceitil. 1438-81
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The early Portuguese penny. In the news today as it shows Ceuta in north Africa now ruled by Spain but first colonised by Portugal.
Kingdom of Portugal – Copper Ceitil (King Afonso V, 1438–1481)
Identification: Copper/billon Ceitil struck in Portugal (Lisbon or Porto mint).
Obverse: Portuguese royal coat of arms (shield containing five quinas with a border of castles), surrounded by legend + ALFONSVS : REX : PORT...
Reverse: Triple-towered castle rising over ocean waves, symbolically representing the Portuguese stronghold of Ceuta in North Africa.
The Ceitil is one of the most recognizable medieval Portuguese coins, minted in substantial quantities to support everyday commerce following Portugal's maritime expansion in the 15th century.
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