Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Tostão "L-S" - 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#98041 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 14FEB1641Summary of all references from Lisbon Tostões:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Tostão "L-S" - João IV (1st series, Lisbon) ND (1641) from Portugal is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Portugal. The coin was minted in 1641, just a few years after the Portuguese Restoration War, which saw Portugal regain its independence from Spain after a 60-year union. Additionally, this coin was minted during the reign of King João IV, who was known for his efforts to modernize and strengthen the Portuguese economy and military. This coin is a tangible representation of the economic and political changes that were taking place in Portugal during this time period.
