© Carlos Costa (CC0)
© Carlos Costa (CC0)
Tostão "L-G" - Sebastião I 2nd type, Lisbon ND
| Silver (.9167) | 8.8 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Sebastian (Sebastião) (1557-1578) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1570-1578 |
| Value | 1 Teston (Tostão) (100) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 8.8 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#366700 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross of Christ Order with "o" at quadrants
Script: Latin
Lettering: *IN*HOC*SIGNO*VINCES
Engraver: Gaspar Pais
Comment
This coin is now (2023) part of the NOVO BANCO colectionInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Tostão "L-G" - Sebastião I (2nd type, Lisbon) ND (1570-1578) from Portugal is that it was minted during the reign of King Sebastian I, who was known for his ambitious military campaigns and his attempt to conquer Morocco. The coin's design features the king's name and title in Latin, "Sebastianus I Dei Gratia Rex," which translates to "Sebastian I, by the grace of God, King." This coin was minted in Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, and was made of silver with a purity of .9167, which is relatively high compared to other coins of its time. Despite its age, this coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and rarity.
