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Tostão "P-O" – João III 3rd type, Porto ND
| Silver (.9167) | 9.5 g | 30 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 | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#97674 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
Comment
By Law from 10th, July 1555, it was ordered to start using the cross from Military Order of Avis in all coinsThe above pict is from coin MCM 13324 from INCM (Lisbon Museun)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tostão "P-O" – João III (3rd type, Porto) ND (1555-1557) coin from Portugal is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country. King João III, who ruled from 1521 to 1557, implemented a number of reforms aimed at modernizing Portugal and increasing its global influence. This coin, which features an image of the king on one side and the Portuguese coat of arms on the other, was likely used in everyday transactions during this time of transformation. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
