Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Tostão – João III 3rd type, Lisbon ND
| Silver (.9166) | 9.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John III (João III) (1521-1557) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1555-1557 |
| Value | 1 Teston (Tostão) (100) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9166) |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#97671 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Cross from Military Order of Avis replaces the Christi Cross
With washers, points or nothing at each corner.
Sometimes the point looks more like a star with many mini-rays. (See above picture)
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
Comment
By the Law 10th July, 1555, the Cross from Aviz Military Order replaces the Cross of Cristhus Military Order.There is a symilar coin from PORTO (J3 148). The Lisbon coins ends like PORTVGAl ET ALGAR. The Porto ones never mention ALGARVE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tostão – João III (3rd type, Lisbon) ND (1555-1557) coin from Portugal is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of Lisbon on the reverse side, which was not present on the previous types of Tostão coins. This addition was made to commemorate the city of Lisbon's 800th anniversary.
