© Carlos Costa (CC0)
© Carlos Costa (CC0)
Tostão - Sebastião I 1st type, "P-O", Porto 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#366709 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
Comment
This coin is now part of the NOVO BANCO colectionInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Tostão - Sebastião I (1st type, "P-O", Porto) ND (1557-1570) coin from Portugal is that it was minted during the reign of King Sebastian I, who was known for his ambitious military campaigns and his attempt to conquer Morocco. The coin's design features the king's crowned bust on one side and the Portuguese coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the power and influence of the Portuguese monarchy during that time.
