Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Tostão "Date under the Cross"- João IV 2nd series, Lisbon
| Silver (.9167) | 6.74 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John IV (João IV) (1640-1656) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1641-1642 |
| Value | 1 Teston (Tostão) (100) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 6.74 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#35519 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Cross of Christus Military order with date in two quadrants
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
* | *
16|41
Comment
Law 01JUL1641Summary of all references from Lisbon Tostões:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Tostão "Date under the Cross"- João IV (2nd series, Lisbon) 1641-1642 from Portugal is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Portugal. The coin was minted in 1641-1642, which was during the reign of King João IV, who ruled Portugal during a time of great political and social upheaval. The coin's design, which features the date under the cross, was a departure from the traditional design of Portuguese coins and was a sign of the changing times. Despite the turmoil, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item to this day.
