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½ Tostão - João IV Date under the Cross, 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#103295 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross divides date inside beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
o o
16 41
Comment
The pict is the coin Nr. 5161 from INCM MuseumSummary of all ½ Tostões with date:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Tostão - João IV (Date under the Cross, Lisbon) 1641 coin from Portugal is that it was minted during the reign of King João IV, who was known for his efforts to restore the Portuguese economy and military after a period of decline. The coin's design, which features a cross on the obverse (front) side and the king's name and title on the reverse (back) side, reflects the religious and political themes that were prominent during this time period. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting process was a significant departure from the copper coins that were previously used, and marked a shift towards the use of more valuable metals in Portuguese coinage.
