Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
½ Tostão – António Lisboa ND
1580 year| Silver (.9167) | 2.86 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Anthony I (António) (1580) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1580 |
| Value | ½ Teston (Tostão) (50) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 2.86 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#41402 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
Engraver: Gaspar Paez
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Tostão – António (Lisboa) ND (1580) coin from Portugal is that it was minted during the reign of King Sebastian I, who was known for his ambitious military campaigns and his attempt to conquer Morocco. The coin's design features the king's name and title, "António, King of Portugal," and the coat of arms of Portugal, which includes the symbols of the kingdom's various territories and the motto "In Hoc Signo Vinces" (In this sign, you will conquer). The coin's silver content and weight also make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
