Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Tostão - João VI ND
| Silver (.917) | 3.06 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John VI (João VI) (1816-1826) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1816-1826 |
| Value | 100 Reis = 1 Tostão |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 3.06 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#35499 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: *.IN*HOC*SIGNO*VINCES.
Edge
String shape
Comment
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 coin was used as a form of currency in Portugal during the 19th century, and its design was inspired by the Portuguese coat of arms. The coin features an image of King João VI on one side and the Portuguese coat of arms on the other. The coat of arms includes a shield with five quinas (a symbol of the Kingdom of Portugal) and a crown, representing the king's authority. The use of the Portuguese coat of arms on the coin was a way to show the king's connection to the country and its history.
