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½ Tostão - Henrique I ND
| Silver (.9166) | 4.1 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Henry I (Henrique I) (1578-1580) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1578-1580 |
| Value | ½ Teston (Tostão) (50) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9166) |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#97734 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: . IN . HOC . SIGNO . VINCES
Comment
The picture is the coin MCM 5089 (INCM Museum)Interesting fact
The ½ Tostão coin was minted during the reign of King Henrique I of Portugal, also known as Henry the Navigator, who was known for his support of maritime exploration and colonization. The coin's design features the king's crowned bust on one side and the Portuguese coat of arms on the other. The coin was made of silver (.9166) and weighed 4.1 grams. Despite its small size, the ½ Tostão coin played an important role in the economy of Portugal during the 16th century, and it remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
