Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
½ Tostão - João VI ND
| Silver (.917) | 1.53 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John VI (João VI) (1816-1826) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1816-1826 |
| 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#35461 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
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 VI (1816-1826), was made of silver (.917) and weighed 1.53 grams. Despite its small size and relatively low denomination, this coin was an important part of the Portuguese currency system at the time, and its design featured the iconic image of the Portuguese royal coat of arms.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1816-1826) | 102027 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Tostão - João VI ND (1816-1826) coin.
