Portugal Tostão "L-G" - Sebastião I, 1570 – 1578
2nd type, Lisboa mint
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Real
(1517 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Teston
Year
1570 – 1578
Ruler
Sebastian (Sebastião)
(1557–1578)
Composition
Silver (.9167)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8.8
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Teston from Portugal. Issued from 1570 to 1578. Struck in Silver (.9167). Measures 30 mm and weighs 8.8 g.
- Obverse
- Mint letters L-G at each side of the shield L..... Means Lisboa G .... Identifies the engraver, Gaspar Pais
- Reverse
- Cross of Christ Order with "o" at quadrants
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1570-1578) L-G | — |
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