1/2 Tostão - Sebastião I 3rd type

€77,479.00
IssuerPortugal
Year1573-1578
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Teston (Tostão) (50)
CurrencyReal (1517-1835)
CompositionSilver (.9167)
Weight4.4 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Gomes#Se 36
Obverse description
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSEBASTIANVS:I:REX POR
Reverse descriptionSingle cross with a `º` at each quadrant. Three points over the cross (Mark of manufacture team)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIN:HOC:SIGNO:VINCES o | o o | o
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1573-1578)  - 13 lettering variations known -
Catalog ID9046979790
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