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Tostão "L-R under quadrifoil" – João III 2nd type, Lisbon ND
| Silver (.9167) | 9.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John III (João III) (1521-1557) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1540-1555 |
| Value | 1 Teston (Tostão) (100) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#99787 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
Comment
The picture is the coin MCM 4968 (INCM Museum)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Tostão "L-R under quadrifoil" – João III (2nd type, Lisbon) ND (1540-1555) from Portugal is that it was minted during the reign of King João III, who was known for his efforts to modernize and strengthen the Portuguese economy. The coin's design, featuring a quadrifoil (a four-leaf clover-like shape) under the letters "L" and "R," was a new innovation at the time and was meant to prevent counterfeiting. The use of silver in the coin's minting also signified the value and importance of the coin in the Portuguese economy.
