Portugal Tostão "Date under the Cross"- João IV, 1641 – 1642
2nd series, Lisbon
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Real
(1517 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Teston
Year
1641 – 1642
Ruler
John IV (João IV)
(1640–1656)
Composition
Silver (.9167)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.74
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Teston from Portugal. Issued from 1641 to 1642. Struck in Silver (.9167). Measures 28 mm and weighs 6.74 g.
- Obverse
- Portuguese shield with several ornaments on each side
- Reverse
- Cross of Christus Military order with date in two quadrants
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1642 | — | Gomes# J4 68.10 to 68.15 - 6 lett. variations | ||
| 1641 | — | Gomes# J4 63.01 - PORTVGALIE | ||
| 1641 | — | Gomes# J4 63.05 - RES P | ||
| 1641 | — | Gomes# J4 64.01 - IOANNES D G IIII | ||
| 1641 | — | Gomes# J4 66.01 - Rev. lett. starts at 09:00H | ||
| 1641 | — | Gomes# J4 67.01 - Rev. lett. starts at 09:00H | ||
| 1641 | — | Gomes# J4 68.01 to 68.09 - 9 lett. variations | ||
| 1641 | — | Gomes# J4 69.01 - Rev. lett. starts at 09:00H |
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