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 | 1802-1816 |
| 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#35460 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: *.IN*HOC*SIGNO*VINCES.
Edge
String shape
Comment
In 1688 the price of the gold ant the silver increased by 20%. There was no time to collect and cast the circulating coin. Therefore, by the Law 04AUG1688, 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.Interesting fact
The João Prince Regent ½ Tostão coin was minted during a time of great change in Portugal. The coin was issued during the regency of João, Prince Regent, who ruled Portugal from 1802-1816. During this time, Portugal was facing political and economic challenges, including the Peninsular War, which lasted from 1807-1814. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and its design has become iconic of Portuguese numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1802-1816) | 233414 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (1802-1816) coin.
