Tostão "o-o" - Manuel I (Lisbon) ND (1504-1521) front Tostão "o-o" - Manuel I (Lisbon) ND (1504-1521) back
Tostão "o-o" - Manuel I (Lisbon) ND (1504-1521) photo
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Tostão "o-o" - Manuel I Lisbon ND

 
Silver (.916) 9.3 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
Manuel I (1495-1521)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1504-1521
Value
1 Teston (Tostão) (100)
Currency
Real (1517-1835)
Composition
Silver (.916)
Weight
9.3 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#365823
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: IN HOC SIGNO VINCES

Comment

The pict is the coin MCM 4909 from INCM (Lisbon museum)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Tostão "o-o" - Manuel I (Lisbon) ND (1504-1521) from Portugal is that it was minted during the reign of King Manuel I, who was known for his efforts to expand Portugal's territories and strengthen its economy. The coin's design features the king's crowned bust on one side and the Portuguese coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the country's rich history and cultural heritage.