Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
½ Tostão - João IV Without date, Evora ND
| Silver (.9167) | 4.1 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John IV (João IV) (1640-1656) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1644-1656 |
| Value | ½ Teston (Tostão) (50) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#35447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
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Comment
Law: Alvará 12APR1644Interesting fact
The ½ Tostão coin from Portugal, minted during the reign of King João IV (1644-1656), 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. This coin was made of silver (.9167) and weighed 4.1 grams. Despite its small denomination, the ½ Tostão coin was an important part of the Portuguese currency system and was widely used in everyday transactions.
