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Tostão - Governadores ND
1580 year| Silver (.9166) | 7.82 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Council of the governors of the Kingdom (1580) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1580 |
| Value | 1 Teston (Tostão) (100) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9166) |
| Weight | 7.82 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#97735 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: * IN : HOC : SIGNO : VINCES
Comment
The picture is the coin MCM 5091 (INCM Museum)Interesting fact
The Tostão - Governadores ND (1580) coin from Portugal was minted during a time of great change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of King Sebastian I, who was known for his ambitious military campaigns and his efforts to modernize the Portuguese economy. The coin's design features the king's image on one side and the coat of arms of Portugal on the other, symbolizing the country's growing power and influence during this time. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item and a symbol of Portugal's rich history.
