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Tostão "2 quadrifoils under dots" – João III 2nd type, Lisbon ND
| Silver (.9167) | 9.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John III (João III) (1521-1557) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1540-1555 |
| Value | 1 Teston (Tostão) (100) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#99777 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Tostão "2 quadrifoils under dots" – João III (2nd type, Lisbon) ND (1540-1555) from Portugal is that it was minted during the reign of King João III, who was known for his efforts to modernize and strengthen the Portuguese economy. The coin's design, featuring two quadrifoils under dots, was a new design element introduced during this reign and was meant to symbolize the king's efforts to promote trade and commerce.
