Portugal ½ Tostão - João IV, 1643 – 1656

Without date, Porto

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal
Currency Real (1517 – 1835)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Teston
Year 1643 – 1656
Ruler John IV (João IV) (1640–1656)
Composition Silver (.9167)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 2.86
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized Yes

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1643-1656) P 14 lettering and cross variations known 100%
ND (1643-1656) P Gomes# J4 47.14 - Both sides with IN HOC SIGNO VINCES 13%

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