Portugal Tostão "V-L" – João III, 1521 – 1540
1st Type, Lisboa mint
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Real
(1517 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Teston
Year
1521 – 1540
Ruler
John III (João III)
(1521–1557)
Composition
Silver (.9167)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
9.5
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Teston from Portugal. Issued from 1521 to 1540. Struck in Silver (.9167). Measures 30 mm and weighs 9.5 g.
- Obverse
- King coat of arms with "V" "L" at each side V means 5 Vintén (100 Reais) (V, means 5 vinténs = 100 réis L, means Lisboa)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1521-1540) L | — | Gomes# J3 098 | ||
| ND (1521-1540) L | — | Gomes# J3 099 | ||
| ND (1521-1540) L | — | Gomes# J3 100 | ||
| ND (1521-1540) L | — | Gomes# J3 101 |
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