© Numisma Leilões
© Numisma Leilões
Tostão "Date both sides" - João IV 2nd series, Lisbon
1641 year| Silver (.9166) | 6.74 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John IV (João IV) (1640-1656) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1641 |
| Value | 1 Teston (Tostão) (100) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9166) |
| Weight | 6.74 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#367445 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross of Christ Military Order with 2 rosettes (or 4 points) at upper corners, 16-41 at lower corners and one point at each top
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
16 - 41
Comment
The pict is from Numisma Auction nr 110Summary of all references from Lisbon Tostões:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Tostão "Date both sides" - João IV (2nd series, Lisbon) 1641 from Portugal is that it was minted during a time of great change in Portugal. João IV, who ruled from 1640 to 1656, was the first Portuguese king to issue coins with the date on both sides, which was a significant innovation in coinage at the time. This coin is a rare example of this innovation and is highly sought after by collectors.
