Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Tostão "P-V" - Manuel I Porto ND
| Silver (.917) | 9.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Manuel I (1495-1521) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1517-1521 |
| Value | 1 Teston (Tostão) (100) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#35512 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: *IN*HOC*SIGNO*VINCES
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Tostão "P-V" - Manuel I (Porto) ND (1517-1521) from Portugal is that it was minted during the reign of King Manuel I, who was known for his efforts to promote Portuguese trade and commerce. 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 growing influence and power during this time period.
