Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
½ Tostão - João III 1st type, Lisbon ND
| Silver (.916) | 4.5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John III (João III) (1521-1557) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1521-1555 |
| Value | ½ Teston (Tostão) (50) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#97686 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: + IOHAИES:7:R:P:ET:A:DG (7 is an error)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Tostão - João III (1st type, Lisbon) ND (1521-1555) coin from Portugal is that it was minted during the reign of King John III, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the Portuguese state. This coin, made of silver (.916) and weighing 4.5g, was a standard circulation coin during his reign and features the king's name and title on one side, and the Portuguese coat of arms on the other.
