Portugal 2 Tostões - António I, 1583
Countermark "Açor" over "Tostão"/previous kings
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Real
(1517 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Testons
Year
1583
Ruler
Anthony I (António)
Composition
Silver (.9167)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered, countermarked
Weight (g)
9.15
Diameter (mm)
28.6
Demonetized
1583
Description
2 Testons from Portugal. Issued in 1583. Struck in Silver (.9167). Measures 28.6 mm and weighs 9.15 g.
- Obverse
- Counterstamp "Açor" duplicates the value of the coin
- Reverse
- Over the Shield there is also a stamp "120" applyed in 1642 (João IV)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1583) | — |
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