½ Tostão "o-o" - João III 2nd type, Porto ND
| Silver (.9167) | 4.5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John III (João III) (1521-1557) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1555-1557 |
| Value | ½ Teston (Tostão) (50) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#366130 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Avis Cross with letterIng around
Script: Latin
Lettering: : IN : HOC . SIGNO . VINCES
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin ½ Tostão "o-o" - João III (2nd type, Porto) ND (1555-1557) from Portugal is that it features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which is not typically found on coins of this era. This cross is believed to have been added to the design to symbolize the Christian faith of the ruling monarch, King João III.
