Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
½ Tostão - Pedro Prince Regent ND
| Silver (.9167) | 2.29 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Regent | Peter (Pedro) (1667-1683) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1672-1677 |
| Value | ½ Teston (Tostão) (50) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 2.29 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#35450 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: +IN.HOC.SIGNO.VINCES
Comment
Law: DECRETO 05APR1672Interesting fact
The ½ Tostão coin from Portugal, minted during the reign of Pedro Prince Regent (1672-1677), features an interesting design element - a crowned shield with the arms of Portugal and the prince's personal motto, "Sans tache" (French for "Without stain"). This motto was a reference to the prince's desire to maintain the integrity and honor of the Portuguese crown.
