Portugal ½ Tostão - Sebastião I, 1558 – 1573
2nd type
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Real
(1517 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Teston
Year
1558 – 1573
Ruler
Sebastian (Sebastião)
(1557–1578)
Composition
Silver (.9166)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.4
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Teston from Portugal. Issued from 1558 to 1573. Struck in Silver (.9166). Measures 24 mm and weighs 4.4 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned Arms
- Reverse
- Single cross with a "º" at each quadrant. 2 groups of three points over the cross (Mark of manufacture team)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1558-1573) | — | AG# Se 35.01 (...REX · I· PORTVG) | ||
| ND (1558-1573) | — | AG# Se 35.02 (...REX · I· PORTV) | ||
| ND (1558-1573) | — | AG# Se 35.03 (...REX · PORTV) |
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