Portugal Tostão - Afonso VI, 1656 – 1663
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Real
(1517 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Teston
Year
1656 – 1663
Ruler
Afonso VI
(1656–1667)
Composition
Silver (.9166)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5.7
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Teston from Portugal. Issued from 1656 to 1663. Struck in Silver (.9166). Measures 26 mm and weighs 5.7 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned coat of arms with lettering around (Alfonsvs VI, by grace of god, king of Portugal)
- Reverse
- Saint George Cross with points at each corner and lettering around (With this signal you will win)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1656-1663) | — | Gomes# 22.01 - As per picture | ||
| ND (1656-1663) | — | Gomes# 22.02 - ...REX PORTV / INHOC ... | ||
| ND (1656-1663) | — | Gomes# 22.03 - With pearled crown | ||
| ND (1656-1663) | — | Gomes# 23.01 - REX P - Cross with no points | ||
| ND (1656-1663) | — | Gomes# 23.02 - REX PORT - Cross with no points | ||
| ND (1656-1663) | — | Gomes# 23.03 - REX PORTVG - Cross with no points |
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