1/2 Tostão 'o-o' - João III 2nd type, Porto

Issuer Portugal
Year 1555-1557
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Teston (Tostão) (50)
Currency Real (1517-1835)
Composition Silver (.9167)
Weight 4.5 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Gomes#J3 89
Obverse description Portuguese Shield with one washer at each side
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IOANNES III REX PORTVG :
Reverse description Avis Cross with letterIng around
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering : IN : HOC . SIGNO . VINCES
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1555-1557) - -
Numisquare ID 4623422030
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