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© INCM
½ Tostão - Sebastião I 2nd type ND
| Silver (.9166) | 4.4 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Sebastian (Sebastião) (1557-1578) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1558-1573 |
| Value | ½ Teston (Tostão) (50) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9166) |
| Weight | 4.4 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#97985 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Single cross with a "º" at each quadrant.
2 groups of three points over the cross (Mark of manufacture team)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN:HOC:SIGNO:VINCES
o | o
o | o
Comment
The picture is the coin nr 5061 from INCM MuseumInteresting fact
The ½ Tostão coin from Portugal, minted during the reign of King Sebastião I (1558-1573), features an interesting design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which was added to the coin's design to symbolize the king's commitment to the Christian faith.
