Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
½ Tostão - João V Lisbon
1717 (1706-1750) years| Silver (.9167) | 1.6 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John V (João V) (1706-1750) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1717 (1706-1750) |
| Value | ½ Tostão = 50 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#35452 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 58% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: +IN+HOC+SIGNO+VINCES
Edge
Rope shaped
Comment
In 1688 the price of the gold ant the silver rise 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 ½ Tostão coin from Portugal, minted during the reign of King João V in 1717, was part of a series of coins that were minted to celebrate the king's victory over the 1715 earthquake that struck Lisbon. The coin features an image of the king on one side and the royal coat of arms on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a symbol of the king's wealth and power.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1706-1750) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Tostão - João V (Lisbon) 1717 (1706-1750) coin.
