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Tostão "L-C" - João IV 2nd series, Lisbon
1641 year| Silver (.9166) | 6.74 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 (.9166) |
| Weight | 6.74 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#98052 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross of Christ Military Order with 2 rosettes (or 4 points) at upper corners, 16-41 at lower corners and one point at each top
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
16 - 41
Comment
The pict is the coin Nr. 5158 from INCM MuseumSummary of all references from Lisbon Tostões:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tostão "L-C" coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in Portugal. King João IV, who ruled from 1640 to 1656, was instrumental in ending the Iberian Union and establishing Portugal as an independent nation once again. This coin, minted in 1641, bears his name and image, and represents a significant moment in Portuguese history.
