© INCM
© INCM
½ Tostão "Hybrid"- João III/Manuel I 1st type, Lisbon ND
1521 year| Silver (.9167) | 4.5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John III (João III) (1521-1557) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1521 |
| Value | ½ Teston (Tostão) (50) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#100603 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: + : IOHANES : 3 : R : P :ET : A : D : G :
Comment
The picture is the coin MCM 4963 (INCM Museum)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is a rare example of a "hybrid" coin, featuring the portrait of two different rulers, João III and Manuel I, on opposite sides. This unique design was a result of a minting error and only a small number of these coins were produced, making them highly sought after by collectors.
