© A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
© A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
½ Tostão - Afonso VI ND
| Silver (.917) | 2.8 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Afonso VI (1656-1667) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1663-1667 |
| Value | ½ Teston (Tostão) (50) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#35448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: +INHOC.SIGNO VINCES
Interesting fact
The ½ Tostão coin from Portugal, minted during the reign of Afonso VI (1663-1667), was part of a series of coins that were introduced to address a shortage of small denomination coins in circulation. The ½ Tostão coin was equivalent to half of a Tostão, which was the standard unit of currency at the time. This coin was made of silver (.917) and weighed 2.8 grams. Despite its small size and value, the ½ Tostão coin played an important role in the economy of Portugal during that time.
