© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Tostão - Pedro IV ND
| Silver (.9167) | 3.06 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Peter IV (Pedro IV) (1826-1828) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1826-1828 |
| Value | 100 Reis = 1 Tostão |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 3.06 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#35500 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
Edge
Rope shaped
Comment
In 1688 the price of the gold ant the silver rise 20%. There was no time to collect and cast the circulating coin. Therefore, by the Law 04AUG1688, the value of the silver and gold coins was also increased 20%. However, during ~150 years the coinage remains unchanged with the circulating coins having a value ~20% above the marked.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Tostão - Pedro IV ND (1826-1828) from Portugal made of Silver (.9167) weighing 3.06 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Pedro IV, who was also known as Pedro the Liberator. He was a key figure in the Portuguese Liberal Wars and played a crucial role in the country's transition from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy. This coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 1826 to 1828, and features his image on one side and the Portuguese coat of arms on the other.
