Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Tostão - João V Porto
1707 year| Silver (.9167) | 3.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John V (João V) (1706-1750) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1707 |
| Value | 100 Reis = 1 Tostão |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#35496 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
PP
PP
Edge
Rope shaped
Comment
In 1721 the Casa da Moeda of Porto closed permanently.In 1688 the price of the gold ant the silver rise 20%. There was no time to collect and cast the circulating coin. Therefore, by the Law 04AUG1688, the value of the silver and gold coins was also increased 20%. However, during ~150 years the coinage remains unchanged with the circulating coins having a value ~20% above the marked.
Interesting fact
The Tostão - João V (Porto) 1707 coin was minted during the reign of King João V of Portugal, who ruled from 1706 to 1750. The coin's design features the king's crowned bust on one side and the Portuguese coat of arms on the other. The coin was made of silver with a purity of .9167, which is relatively high compared to other coins of its time. It weighs 3.5 grams and has a diameter of 23.5 millimeters. Despite its small size, this coin is a valuable piece of numismatic history and a sought-after collector's item.
