© INCM
© INCM
½ Tostão - João III 2nd type, Lisbon ND
| Silver (.9166) | 4.5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John III (João III) (1521-1557) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1555-1557 |
| Value | ½ Teston (Tostão) (50) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9166) |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#97701 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: : IN : HOC . SIGNO . VINCES
Comment
The picture is the coin MCM 5026 (INCM Museum)Interesting fact
The ½ Tostão coin from Portugal, minted during the reign of King João III (1555-1557), was part of a series of coins that were introduced to address the shortage of small denomination coins in circulation at the time. This coin, made of silver (.9166) and weighing 4.5g, was equivalent to half of a tostão, which was the standard unit of currency in Portugal during that period. The coin features an image of King João III on one side and the Portuguese coat of arms on the other. Despite its small denomination, this coin is a valuable collector's item today due to its historical significance and rarity.
