Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
½ Tostão - João Prince Regent ND
| Silver (.917) | 1.53 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Regent | John (João) (1799-1816) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1799-1801 |
| Value | ½ Tostão = 50 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 1.53 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#35459 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: *.IN*HOC*SIGNO*VINCES.
Edge
Rope shape
Comment
In 1688 the price of the gold and the silver increase by 20%. There was no time to collect and cast the circulating coin. Therefore, by the Law 04 AUG 1688, the value of the silver and gold coins was also increased 20%. However, during ~150 years the coinage remains unchanged with the circulating coins having a value ~20% above the marked.So XXXX, meaning 40, is then a 50 réis coin.
Interesting fact
The João Prince Regent ½ Tostão coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Portugal, known as the "Time of Crisis" (1799-1801). The coin's design was meant to symbolize the country's financial struggles, with the prince regent's crown on one side and a simple design of a branch and a flower on the other. Despite its humble design, the coin is now a rare and valuable collector's item, with some mint conditions selling for thousands of euros.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1799-1801) | 28964 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Tostão - João Prince Regent ND (1799-1801) coin.
