Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
½ Tostão - Pedro II Prince crown ND
| Silver (.9167) | 2.16 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Peter II (Pedro II) (1683-1706) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1683-1686 |
| Value | ½ Tostão = 50 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 2.16 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#46777 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: +IN.HOC.SIGNO.VINCES
Comment
Decree 28SEP1683Interesting fact
The ½ Tostão coin featuring Pedro II (Prince crown) was minted during a time of great change in Portugal. The coin was issued during the reign of King Pedro II, who ruled from 1683 to 1686. During his reign, Portugal was facing economic challenges and political instability, which led to the introduction of a new coinage system in 1684. The ½ Tostão coin was part of this new system, and it was designed to replace the older coinage that had been in use since the 16th century. Despite the challenges of the time, the ½ Tostão coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
