Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Tostão - José I ND
| Silver (.9167) | 3.06 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Joseph I (José I) (1750-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1750-1777 |
| Value | 100 Reis = 1 Tostão |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 3.06 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#35497 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: *IN*HOC*SIGNO*VINCES
Edge
Rope shaped
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 - José I ND (1750-1777) coin from Portugal was minted during a time of great change in the country. King José I, who ruled from 1750 to 1777, implemented a number of reforms aimed at modernizing Portugal's economy and military. One of these reforms was the introduction of a new currency, the Tostão, which replaced the older currency, the Cruzado. The Tostão was divided into 100 réis, and this coin was one of the denominations minted during that time. Despite the changes, the coin still features the traditional Portuguese coat of arms on one side and the king's name and title on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1750-1777) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tostão - José I ND (1750-1777) coin.
