Portugal Tostão "L-C" - João IV, 1641

2nd series, Lisbon

Obverse Reverse

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 (.9166)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 6.74
Diameter (mm) 28
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Teston from Portugal. Issued in 1641. Struck in Silver (.9166). Measures 28 mm and weighs 6.74 g.

Obverse
Crowned Arms with mint letters L-C, rosettes and points at each side
Reverse
Cross of Christ Military Order with 2 rosettes (or 4 points) at upper corners, 16-41 at lower corners and one point at each top

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1641 L-C — AG# J4 57.01 (/Rev. like picture)
1641 L-C — AG# J4 58.01 (/Rev. with a group of 4 points at upper corners)
1641 L-C — AG# J4 58.02 (/Rev. with a group of 4 points at upper corners; Obv.lett.starts at 06:00H)

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