Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Tostão "L-B" - Filipe II ND
| Silver (.9167) | 8.19 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Filipe II (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1598-1621 |
| Value | 1 Teston (Tostão) (100) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 8.19 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#35517 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
The Tostão "L-B" coin was minted during the reign of King Philip II of Portugal, who ruled from 1598 to 1621. The coin's design features the king's crowned bust on one side and the coat of arms of Portugal on the other. The coin was made of silver with a purity of .9167 and weighed 8.19 grams. Despite its relatively small size, the Tostão "L-B" coin was an important part of the Portuguese currency system during that time and is now a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
