Portugal Tostão de Ouro - Manuel I, 1495 – 1521
Lisboa mint
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Real
(1517 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Teston
Year
1495 – 1521
Ruler
Manuel I
(1495–1521)
Composition
Gold (.9896)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.92
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Teston from Portugal. Issued from 1495 to 1521. Struck in Gold (.9896). Measures 16 mm and weighs 0.92 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned Shield and lettering around (Manuel: Primus: Rex:Portugal: Et: Algarbiorum: Dei: Gracia Manuel the first, King of Portugal and Algarve By Grace of God)
- Reverse
- Cross with rings on corners, leterring around
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1495-1521) | — |
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