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Tostão - Afonso VI
| Issuer | Kingdom of Portugal |
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| Year | 1663-1667 |
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| Value | 1 Teston (Tostão) (100) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays the crowned Portuguese royal arms at center, comprising the quartered shield with the five quinas (bezants) of Portugal enclosed within a bordure of seven castles, set against an ornate cartouche with scrollwork flanking both sides. The shield is surmounted by a royal crown. A beaded inner circle frames the central device, and a circular Latin legend reading +ALPHONSVS.VI.D:D.REX.PORT runs along the outer margin, partially visible on the irregular flan. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a large Cross of the Order of Christ at center, with arms of equal length flaring slightly at the terminals and a small raised central boss, all contained within a beaded inner circle surmounted by a crown at the top. The field around the cross is plain. The circular Latin legend +IN HOC.SIGNO.VIN.CES (In this sign thou shalt conquer) is inscribed along the outer border, referencing the Constantinian motto adopted by the Portuguese crown. |
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