Portugal ½ Tostão - Sebastião I, 1573 – 1578
3rd type
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Real
(1517 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Teston
Year
1573 – 1578
Ruler
Sebastian (Sebastião)
(1557–1578)
Composition
Silver (.9167)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.4
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Teston from Portugal. Issued from 1573 to 1578. Struck in Silver (.9167). Measures 24 mm and weighs 4.4 g.
- Reverse
- Single cross with a "º" at each quadrant. Three points over the cross (Mark of manufacture team)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1573-1578) | — | 13 lettering variations known |
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