½ Tostão "o-o" - João III 2nd type, Porto, Portugal

½ Tostão "o-o" - João III 2nd type, Porto, Portugal, 1555-1557 obverse image½ Tostão "o-o" - João III 2nd type, Porto, Portugal, 1555-1557 reverse image
½ Tostão "o-o" - João III 2nd type, Porto coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Portugal flagPortugal
  • Years of Minting:
    1555-1557
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round (irregular)
  • Technique:
    Hammered
  • Mint:
    Porto, Portugal
½ Tostão "o-o" - João III 2nd type, Porto Reference Price

Reference Price

$19.00-$531.70

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

½ Tostão "o-o" - João III 2nd type, Porto Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Avis Cross with letterIng around

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Portuguese Shield with one washer at each side

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

½ Tostão "o-o" - João III 2nd type, Porto Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

IOANNES III REX PORTVG :

Reverse:

: IN : HOC . SIGNO . VINCES

½ Tostão "o-o" - João III 2nd type, Porto Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.9167)

Size

½ Tostão "o-o" - João III 2nd type, Porto sizes
  • Weight:4.5 g
  • Diameter:24 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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