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© INCM
Tostão - Filipe I ND
| Silver (.9167) | 8.2 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Philip I (Filipe I) (1581-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1581-1588 |
| Value | 1 Teston (Tostão) (100) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 8.2 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1640 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#99418 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
Comment
Coin Nr 5110 from INCM Museum.Law: ALVARÁ 01FEV1581
Coins 14.01 to 14.05: -The lettering starts and finishes over the crown.
Coins 14.06 to 14.08: -Crown cuts lettering (F1 14.08).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tostão - Filipe I ND (1581-1588) coin from Portugal is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of King Philip I, who ruled Portugal from 1581 until his death in 1588. During his reign, Portugal was facing a number of challenges, including a succession crisis, economic difficulties, and military conflicts with neighboring countries. Despite these challenges, the Tostão coin remained a popular and widely used form of currency throughout Portugal, and its design has become iconic of the country's rich history and cultural heritage.
