Dinheiro front

D. Afonso Henriques (1139-1185)

Museu Casa da Moeda

This was the first coin ever minted in Portugal. It is known as a ‘pentagram coin’ due to the symbol struck on its obverse. On the reverse, a cross is depicted, flanked by two characters.

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Details

Title: Dinheiro front
Creator: D. Afonso Henriques (1139-1185)
Date Created: 12th Century
Location Created: Portugal
Physical Dimensions: 0,18cm
Type: Coin
Rights: Portuguese Mint Museum
Medium: Bolhão

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