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Tostão - Sebastião I 2nd type, closed crown, Lisbon ND
| Silver (.9166) | 8.8 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Sebastian (Sebastião) (1557-1578) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1570-1578 |
| 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#366697 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross of Christ Order with marks at quadrants
Script: Latin
Lettering: *IN*HOC*SIGNO*VINCES
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tostão - Sebastião I (2nd type, closed crown, Lisbon) ND (1570-1578) 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 a portrait of the king on one side and the coat of arms of Portugal on the other, symbolizing the power and influence of the Portuguese monarchy during that time.
