© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Tostão "o-V" - Manuel I Lisbon ND
| Silver (.916) | 9.8 g | 28 mm |
| 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 | 9.8 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#101939 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
In the center of a circle, the cross of the order of Christ with stars in the angles. Three dots at the top
Latin legends starting at 12 o'clock in the periphery.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
Edge
Plain
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tostão "o-V" coin is that it features a unique design element - a small "o" shape at the top of the coin, which is believed to represent the king's initial, "O" for "O Manuel" (King Manuel I). This small detail sets the coin apart from other coins of the same era and makes it a distinctive and valuable collector's item.
