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½ Tostão - João IV Date on both sides, Lisbon
1641 year| Silver (.9167) | 3.36 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John IV (João IV) (1640-1656) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1641 |
| 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#367314 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross divides date inside beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
·:· - ·:·
16 - 41
Comment
The pict above is a PhotoShop work and migth be not 100% correctSummary of all 1/2 tostões with date (1641/1642)
Interesting fact
The ½ Tostão coin from Portugal, minted in 1641 during the reign of King João IV, was part of a series of coins that were minted with a new standardized design, which featured the king's name and title on both sides of the coin, along with the date of minting. This design change was significant because it helped to combat counterfeiting and made it easier for people to recognize legitimate coins. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting process made it a valuable and reliable form of currency at the time.
