© INCM
© INCM
Tostão "P-R" or "R-P"- Sebastião I 1st type, Porto ND
| Silver (.9167) | 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 (.9167) |
| Weight | 8.8 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#101475 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
Comment
The picture is from the coin 9479 (INCM)The "R-P" reference:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique "P-R" or "R-P" mintmark, which stands for "Porto-Rio" or "Rio-Porto," indicating that it was minted in either the Porto or Rio mint, but not both. This mintmark was used during the reign of King Sebastião I of Portugal, who ruled from 1557 to 1570. The coin's design also includes an image of the king on one side and the Portuguese coat of arms on the other.
