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Tostão - João IV 3rd series, Lisbon
| Issuer | Casa da Moeda de Lisboa (Lisbon Mint) |
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| Year | 1643-1656 |
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| Weight | 5.73 g |
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| Obverse description | The crowned Portuguese royal arms occupy the central field, depicting the escutcheon of Portugal with five quinas arranged in a cross pattern and the bordure of castles, all surmounted by a large royal crown rendered in hammered relief. The shield is set against a plain field and surrounded by a circular Latin legend reading IOANES IIII D G REX PORTV, partially visible around the periphery due to the irregular flan typical of hammered coinage. The overall design follows the established Manueline heraldic tradition, with the crown exhibiting multiple arches and jewelled detailing characteristic of the period. |
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| Obverse lettering | IOANES IIII D G REX PORTV |
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| Edge | Plain |
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