1/2 Tostão 'o-o' - João III 2nd type, Porto

€1.00
IssuerPortugal
Year1555-1557
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Teston (Tostão) (50)
CurrencyReal (1517-1835)
CompositionSilver (.9167)
Weight4.5 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Gomes#J3 89
Obverse descriptionPortuguese Shield with one washer at each side
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOANNES III REX PORTVG :
Reverse descriptionAvis Cross with letterIng around
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering: IN : HOC . SIGNO . VINCES
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1555-1557)  - -
Catalog ID4623422030
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