1/2 Centavo - Toll Token to cross the D. Luis I bridge in Oporto

€39,228.00
LocationPortugal
Year1913
TypeTransportation tokens › Bridge tokens
CompositionBrass
Weight1.70 g
Diameter21.2 mm
Thickness0.8 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Edge
PeriodFirst Republic (1910-1926)
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionStylized D. Luis Bridge between Porto and Gaia Portuguese cities. Sun Rising above Gaia`s Mountain called `Serra do Pilar`. Douro river Below.
Obverse letteringPONTE D. LUIZ PORTO
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionWreath around the edge. Lettering in the center
Reverse lettering1/2 CENTAVO 1913
Reverse scriptLatin
Mint
Mintage1913  - -
Catalog ID8544039390
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