Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Tostão "o-o"– João III 3rd Ttpe, Porto ND
| Silver (.9167) | 9.5 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John III (João III) (1521-1557) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1555-1557 |
| Value | 1 Teston (Tostão) (100) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#97677 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: * IN + HOC : SGNO + VINCES
Comment
By Law 10th, July 1555 it was ordered to start using the Avis Cross in all coins.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Tostão "o-o"– João III (3rd Ttpe, Porto) ND (1555-1557) from Portugal is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Portugal. The coin was minted during the reign of King João III, who ruled Portugal from 1521 to 1557. During his reign, Portugal experienced significant cultural, economic, and political changes, including the rise of the Portuguese Empire and the introduction of new technologies and ideas from other parts of Europe. Despite these changes, the coin remained a standard circulation coin, indicating the stability and continuity of the Portuguese monetary system during this time.
