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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