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© INCM
Tostão "P-O" - Sebastião I 1st type, Porto ND
| Silver (.9166) | 8.8 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Sebastian (Sebastião) (1557-1578) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1557-1570 |
| Value | 1 Teston (Tostão) (100) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9166) |
| Weight | 8.8 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#97722 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross of Avis Order with "º" at each quadrant
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
o | o
o | o
Comment
The picture above is the coin MCM 5044 (INCM Museum)Example of Se 43 (Three points over the Avis Cross)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tostão "P-O" coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Sebastian I of Portugal, who was known for his ambitious military campaigns and his attempt to conquer Morocco. The coin's design features the king's crowned bust on one side and the coat of arms of Portugal on the other, symbolizing the power and influence of the Portuguese monarchy during that time.
