Tostão 'Λ-I'– João III 2nd type, Porto

€1.00
IssuerPortugal
Year1540-1555
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Teston (Tostão) (100)
CurrencyReal (1517-1835)
CompositionSilver (.9166)
Weight9.5 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Gomes#J3 136
Obverse descriptionCrowned Shield with mint letters Λ-I, at each side
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOHANES : 3 : R : PORTVGALIE : A : G A-I
Reverse description
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIN HOC SIGNO VINCES
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1540-1555)  - -
Catalog ID1618231670
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