© Numisma Leilões
© Numisma Leilões
Tostão "L-C" - João IV 1st series, Lisbon ND
1641 year| Silver (.9167) | 8.2 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John IV (João IV) (1640-1656) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1641 |
| Value | 1 Teston (Tostão) (100) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 8.2 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#367433 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross of Christ Military Order with 4 rosettes at each corner and one point at each top
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
Comment
Law-> Provisão 14FEB1641This coin is now part of the NOVO BANCO collection
Summary of all references from Lisbon Tostões:
Interesting fact
The Tostão "L-C" coin was minted during the reign of King João IV of Portugal, who ruled from 1640 to 1656. The coin's design features the king's crowned bust on one side and the coat of arms of Portugal on the other. The "L-C" mint mark indicates that it was produced at the Lisbon mint. It's worth noting that the coin's silver content is 91.67%, which is a relatively high percentage for a circulating coin. This makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists who are interested in coins with high silver content.
