Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Tostão - Pedro Prince Regent ND
| Silver (.9167) | 4.3 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Regent | Peter (Pedro) (1667-1683) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1677-1683 |
| Value | 1 Tostão= 100 Reais |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#97966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN · HOC · SIGNO · VINCES
Comment
Law: DECRETO 22JUL1676Interesting fact
The Tostão - Pedro Prince Regent ND (1677-1683) coin from Portugal features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Prince Regent, which was added to the obverse (front) side of the coin. This shield is not found on other coins of the same era, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
