Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
½ Tostão - João IV Without date, Porto ND
| Silver (.9167) | 2.86 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John IV (João IV) (1640-1656) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1643-1656 |
| Value | ½ Teston (Tostão) (50) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 2.86 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#35445 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
One interesting fact about the ½ Tostão - João IV (Without date, Porto) ND (1643-1656) coin from Portugal is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the country. João IV, who ruled Portugal from 1640 to 1656, was the first king of the House of Braganza, a dynasty that would rule Portugal for over 200 years. This coin was minted during his reign, and its design reflects the political and cultural shifts that were taking place in Portugal at the time.
