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Tostão "Dies from Cruzados" - Filipe II ND
| Silver (.9166) | 8.2 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Filipe II (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1598-1621 |
| Value | 1 Teston (Tostão) (100) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9166) |
| Weight | 8.2 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#368445 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Reverse die from 4 Cruzados (F2 28)
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
Comment
The above pict is a Photoshop work and migth not be 100% correct.F2 20.01 - Another coin with only reverse from 4 Cruzados (F2 26)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tostão "Dies from Cruzados" coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Philip II of Portugal, who was also known as Philip III of Spain, as part of a unification effort between the two countries. This coin was part of a series of coins minted with the same design and denomination in both Portugal and Spain, and it features an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of Portugal on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history, and it serves as a reminder of the complex political and economic ties between Portugal and Spain during the early modern period.
