Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
½ Tostão - Miguel I ND
| Silver (.917) | 1.53 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Michael I (Miguel I) (1828-1834) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1828-1834 |
| 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#35462 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
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 was minted during the reign of King Miguel I, who was the king of Portugal from 1828 to 1834. The coin was made of silver (.917) and weighed 1.53 grams. Despite its small size and relatively low denomination, the coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today, especially in mint condition.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1828-1834) | 10139 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Tostão - Miguel I ND (1828-1834) coin.
