Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Tostão "V-L" – João III 1st Type, Lisbon ND
| Silver (.9167) | 9.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John III (João III) (1521-1557) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1521-1540 |
| Value | 1 Teston (Tostão) (100) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#35514 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: *IИ*HOC*SIGИO*VIИCES
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tostão "V-L" – João III (1st Type, Lisbon) ND (1521-1540) coin from Portugal is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letters "V-L" (Vivas Leitura) on the reverse side, which was added to the coin's design to prevent counterfeiting.
