Portugal Tostão "P-V" - Manuel I, 1517 – 1521
Porto mint
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Real
(1517 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Teston
Year
1517 – 1521
Ruler
Manuel I
(1495–1521)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
9.5
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Teston from Portugal. Issued from 1517 to 1521. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 28 mm and weighs 9.5 g.
- Obverse
- King Coat of arms and each side P and V (P, means Porto mint V, means five vinténs (5x20=100 réis))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1517-1521) P-V | — | AG#E1 59 (five variations of lettering) | 60% | |
| ND (1517-1521) P-V | — | AG#E1 60 (five variations of lettering) | 40% |
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