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Tostão - Sebastião I 1st type, Lisbon 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#366678 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross of Avis Order with "*" at each quadrant
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
* |*
* | *
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tostão - Sebastião I (1st type, Lisbon) ND (1557-1570) coin from Portugal is that it features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which is not found on other coins of the same era. This cross is believed to have been added to the coin's design to symbolize the Catholic faith of the Portuguese people and to signify the importance of religion in the country's culture and history.
