Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
½ Tostão - Maria I ND
| Silver (.9167) | 1.53 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Queen | Maria I (1777-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1786-1799 |
| Value | ½ Tostão = 50 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 1.53 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#35458 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: *.IN*HOC*SIGNO*VINCES.
Edge
Rope shaped
Comment
In 1688 the price of the gold ant the silver increase 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 by 20%. However, during ~150 years the coinage remains unchanged with the circulating coins having a value ~20% above the mark.
Interesting fact
The ½ Tostão coin from Portugal, minted during the reign of Maria I (1786-1799), features an interesting design element - the portrait of the queen on the obverse (front side) is surrounded by a wreath made of ears of corn, which symbolizes fertility and abundance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1786-1799) | 325740 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Tostão - Maria I ND (1786-1799) coin.
