Portugal Tostão "Date around the Cross" - João IV, 1642

2nd series, Lisbon

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal Portugal
Currency Real (1517 – 1835)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Teston
Year 1642
Ruler John IV (João IV) (1640–1656)
Composition Silver (.9166)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 6.74
Diameter (mm) 26
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Teston from Portugal. Issued in 1642. Struck in Silver (.9166). Measures 26 mm and weighs 6.74 g.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1642  — Gomes#J4 01 (...REX POR)
1642  — Gomes#J4 02 (...REX PORTV)
1642  — Gomes#J4 03 (...REX PORTVG)

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