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Tostão "Date around the Cross" - João IV 2nd series, Lisbon
1642 year| Silver (.9166) | 6.74 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John IV (João IV) (1640-1656) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1642 |
| Value | 1 Teston (Tostão) (100) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9166) |
| Weight | 6.74 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#103293 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
1 | 6
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4 | 2
Comment
The pict is the coin Nr. 5160 from INCMLaw 01JUL1641
Summary of all references from Lisbon Tostões:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Tostão "Date around the Cross" - João IV (2nd series, Lisbon) 1642 from Portugal is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Portugal. The coin was minted in 1642, just a few years after the Portuguese Restoration War, which saw Portugal regain its independence from Spain after a 60-year union. Additionally, this coin was minted during the reign of King João IV, who was known for his efforts to modernize and strengthen the Portuguese economy and military. The coin's design, which features the date around the cross, was a new design element introduced during this time period, and it symbolized the country's renewed sense of national identity and pride.
