Portugal ½ Tostão "o-o" - João III, 1555 – 1557
2nd type, Porto
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Real
(1517 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Teston
Year
1555 – 1557
Ruler
John III (João III)
(1521–1557)
Composition
Silver (.9167)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.5
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Teston from Portugal. Issued from 1555 to 1557. Struck in Silver (.9167). Measures 24 mm and weighs 4.5 g.
- Obverse
- Portuguese Shield with one washer at each side
- Reverse
- Avis Cross with letterIng around
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1555-1557) | — |
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