Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Tostão - João IV Porto ND
| Silver (.9167) | 5.73 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John IV (João IV) (1640-1656) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1643-1656 |
| Value | 1 Teston (Tostão) (100) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 5.73 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#35521 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Open Cross with 4 PP (Porto mint)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
PP
PP
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tostão - João IV (Porto) ND (1643-1656) coin from Portugal is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the country. João IV, who ruled Portugal from 1643 to 1656, was the first king of the House of Braganza, a dynasty that would rule Portugal for over 200 years. This coin was minted during his reign, and its design reflects the political and cultural shifts that were taking place in Portugal at the time. The coin's silver content and weight also make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.
