Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
½ Tostão - João V Porto ND
| Silver (.9167) | 1.6 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John V (João V) (1706-1750) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1706-1721 |
| Value | ½ Tostão = 50 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#35453 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
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 (1706-1721), 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 smallest denomination coin at the time. This coin was made of silver (.9167) and weighed 1.6 grams. Despite its small size, the coin played an important role in the economy of Portugal during that time.
