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Coins of King Sancho II (1223-1248)

The coins of King Sancho II, known as “the Cowled”, belong to a period marked by political instability and internal conflict. He ruled from 1223 to 1248, facing disputes with the nobility and the Church, which weakened his authority and eventually led to his removal from the throne. Despite the turmoil, coin production continued the established medieval Portuguese system, with silver dinheiros and half‑dinheiros minted in bolhão alloy. These coins feature simple medieval designs and reflect the economic circulation of a kingdom undergoing transition. The coinage of Sancho II is valued by collectors for its rarity and for the unique historical context it represents.

Coins of King Sancho II  (1223-1248)

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Half‑dinheiro (billon) of King Sancho II (1223–1248) – Obverse – Ref. MQ.1D.AG.S2.01.04.A1
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Half‑dinheiro (billon) of King Sancho II (1223–1248), fragment of a “Cross Pattée” dinheiro, 12.8 mm and 0.22 g

€190.00

Fragmented specimen of a medieval billon dinheiro from the reign of King Sancho II, belonging to the “Cross Pattée” typology. This piece corresponds to half of a full dinheiro, presenting a diameter of 12.8 mm and a weight of 0.22 g, values that proportionally align with the characteristics traditionally attributed to the so‑called complete mealhas. The preserved morphology allows the identification of iconographic elements of the typology despite the fragmentation, making this coin a relevant physical indicator for the study of medieval fractional currency and for the interpretation of units conventionally classified as mealhas.

Portugal King Sancho II billon dinheiro – Obverse (brightness variation 1) – Ref. MQ.1D.AG.S2.06.03.A1
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Ref: MQ.1D.AG.S2.06.03.A1

Portugal dinheiro in billon of King Sancho II (1223–1248), legend SANCII REX / PORTVGAL. A. Gomes: S2.06.03

€190.00

Medieval billon dinheiro from the reign of King Sancho II, classified by Alberto Gomes as S2.06.03. The obverse shows four shields arranged in a cross, with the lateral triangular shields oriented toward the center and a central dot. The reverse features the Equilateral Cross ✢ with the legend PORTVGAL distributed across the quadrants.

Portugal dinheiro in billon of King Sancho II (1223–1248) – Obverse – Ref. MQ.1D.AG.S2.08.13.A2
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Ref: MQ.1D.AG.S2.08.13.A2

Portugal dinheiro in billon of King Sancho II (1223–1248), legend SANCI REX / PORTVGAL. A. Gomes: S2.08.13

€90.00

Medieval dinheiro in billon of King Sancho II, classified under the S2.08.13 group and identified by the obverse design with four shields arranged in a cross and a central point, characteristic of 13th‑century hammered issues. The legend SANCI REX / PORTVGAL reflects the Gothic script of the period and situates this coin within the development of early Portuguese medieval series.

Portugal  coin of dinheiro in billon of King Sancho II (1223–1248) – Obverse – Ref. MQ.1D.AG.S2.08.13.B1
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Ref: MQ.1D.AG.S2.08.13.B2

Portugal dinheiro in billon of King Sancho II (1223–1248), legend SANCI REX / PORTVGAL. A. Gomes: S2.08.13

€80.00

This medieval dinheiro in billon of King Sancho II belongs to the S2.08.13 typology, defined by the obverse featuring four shields arranged in a cross with a central point, characteristic of 13th‑century hammered issues. The legend SANCI REX / PORTVGAL reinforces the attribution to the reign and illustrates the Gothic script used in early Portuguese coinage.

Portugal D. Sancho II billon dinheiro – Explanatory image – Ref. MQ.1D.AG.S2.09.01.A1-A1
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Ref: MQ.1D.AG.S2.09.01.A1

Portugal dinheiro in billon of King Sancho II (1223–1248), legend SANCI REX / PORTVGAL. A. Gomes: S2.09.01

€350.00

Medieval dinheiro in billon of King Sancho II, classified as S2.09.01 and identified by the obverse with four inward‑facing shields and the equilateral cross with pointed arms that interrupts the legend on the reverse. The inscription SANCI REX / PORTVGAL displays the characteristic Gothic monetary script of the 13th century, placing this coin within the epigraphic and iconographic development of the hammered issues of the reign.

Portugal dinheiro in billon of King Sancho II (1223–1248) – Detail grouping – Ref. MQ.1D.AG.S2.11.13.A1
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Ref: MQ.1D.AG.S2.11.13.A1

Portugal dinheiro in billon of King Sancho II (1223–1248), legend SANCII REX / PORTVGAL. A. Gomes: S2.11.13.

€210.00

Medieval dinheiro of King Sancho II, distinguished by the obverse iconography featuring four shields arranged in a cross within a corded circle, and by the reverse with an Equilateral Cross flanked by crescents that segment the PORTVGALIAE legend. This S2.11.13 typology belongs to the advanced group of the reign’s issues, illustrating the Gothic epigraphic evolution and the iconographic diversity of 13th‑century hammered coinage.

Portugal dinheiro in billon of King Sancho II (1223–1248) – Obverse – Ref. MQ.1D.AG.S2.15.01.A1
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Ref: MQ.1D.AG.S2.15.01.A1

Portugal dinheiro in billon of King Sancho II (1223–1248), legend REX SANCIV / PORTVGAL. A. Gomes: S2.15.01

€195.00

Medieval dinheiro of King Sancho II featuring an obverse with a shield bearing three vertically aligned besants and a reverse with an Equilateral Cross flanked by alternating star and dot symbols that segment the PORTVGALIAE legend. This S2.15.01 typology belongs to the advanced issues of the reign, illustrating Gothic epigraphic refinement and the iconographic diversity of 13th‑century Portuguese hammered coinage.

Portugal dinheiro in billon of King Sancho II (1223–1248) – Obverse – Ref. MQ.1D.AG.S2.17.02.A3
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Ref: MQ.1D.AG.S2.17.02.A3

Portugal dinheiro in billon of King Sancho II (1223–1248), legend REX SANCIV / PORTVGAL. A. Gomes: S2.17.02

€90.00

Medieval dinheiro of King Sancho II featuring an obverse with a shield bearing two vertically aligned besants and a reverse with an Equilateral Cross flanked by alternating dot and star symbols that segment the PORTVGALIAE legend. This S2.17.02 typology belongs to the advanced issues of the reign, illustrating Gothic epigraphic development and the iconographic diversity of 13th‑century Portuguese hammered coinage.

Portugal dinheiro in billon of King Sancho II (1223–1248) – Obverse – Ref. MQ.1D.AG.S2.17.02.A5 - F1
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Ref: MQ.1D.AG.S2.17.02.A5

Portugal dinheiro in billon of King Sancho II (1223–1248), legend REX SANCIV / PORTVGAL. A. Gomes: S2.17.02 - Ref A5

€48.00

Medieval dinheiro of King Sancho II, classified as S2.17.02, identifiable by the obverse shield with two vertically aligned besants and the reverse Equilateral Cross whose alternating dot‑and‑star symbols divide the PORTVGALIAE legend. This specimen reflects the Gothic stylistic traits of 13th‑century hammered issues and the iconographic variety characteristic of the coinage struck during the reign.

Portugal dinheiro in billon of King Sancho II (1223–1248) – Detail Conjugation – Ref. MQ.1D.AG.S2.22.01.A1
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Ref: MQ.1D.AG.S2.22.01.A1

Portugal dinheiro in billon of King Sancho II (1223–1248), legend REX SANCIV / PORTVGAL. A. Gomes: S2.22.01

€220.00

Medieval dinheiro of King Sancho II featuring an obverse with five shields arranged in a cross within a corded circle, the lateral shields set horizontally and oriented toward the center. The reverse displays an Equilateral Cross with recruszeted terminals ✢ overlapping the border and segmenting the PORTVGAL legend across the quadrants, marking the odd quadrants with a dot •. This S2.22.01 typology belongs to the later issues of the reign, illustrating Gothic epigraphic development and the iconographic variety of 13th‑century Portuguese hammered coinage.