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Tostão "I- Λ"– João III 2nd type, Porto ND
| Silver (.9167) | 9.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John III (João III) (1521-1557) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1540-1555 |
| Value | 1 Teston (Tostão) (100) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#100105 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
Comment
The above pict is the coin Nr.22368 from INCM MuseumInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Tostão "I- Λ"– João III (2nd type, Porto) ND (1540-1555) coin from Portugal is that it features a unique design element - a small letter "i" or "λ" (lambda) above the king's crown on the obverse side. This letter is believed to represent the mint master's initial or a secret marking to indicate the coin's authenticity. This feature is not commonly found in other coins of the same era, making it a distinctive characteristic of this particular coin.
