Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
½ Tostão - João IV Date around the cross, Lisbon
| Silver (.9167) | 3.36 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John IV (João IV) (1640-1656) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1641-1642 |
| Value | ½ Teston (Tostão) (50) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 3.36 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#35444 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
16
41
Comment
Summary of all ½ Tostões with date:Interesting fact
The ½ Tostão coin from Portugal, minted during the reign of King João IV (1641-1642), was part of a series of coins that were introduced to address a shortage of small denomination coins in circulation. The ½ Tostão coin was equivalent to half of a Tostão, which was the standard unit of currency at the time. The coin was made of silver (.9167) and weighed 3.36 grams. Despite its small size, the coin played an important role in the economy of Portugal during that time.
