Portugal Tostão "L-S" - João IV, 1641
1st series, Lisbon
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Real
(1517 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Teston
Year
1641
Ruler
John IV (João IV)
(1640–1656)
Composition
Silver (.9167)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8.2
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Teston from Portugal. Issued in 1641. Struck in Silver (.9167). Measures 28 mm and weighs 8.2 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned Arms with mint letters L-S at each side
- Reverse
- Cross of Christ Military Order with 4 rosettes at each corner and one point at each top
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1641) L-S | — |
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