© INCM
© INCM
Tostão de Ouro - Manuel I Lisboa ND
| Gold (.9896) | 0.92 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Manuel I (1495-1521) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1495-1521 |
| Value | 1 Teston (Tostão) (100) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.9896) |
| Weight | 0.92 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#309816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross with rings on corners, leterring around
Script: Latin
Lettering: +EMANVEL:P:R:P:ET:A:D:G
Comment
Two coins known:1-Lisbon Mint House (INCM)
2-Gabinete Numismático do Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tostão de Ouro - Manuel I (Lisboa) ND (1495-1521) coin from Portugal is that it was minted during the reign of King Manuel I, who was known for his efforts to promote trade and commerce within Portugal and with other countries. This coin, made of gold (.9896) and weighing 0.92g, was likely used for trade and commerce during this time period.
