Tostão "L-G" - Sebastião I 2nd type, Lisboa mint, Portugal

Main information

Country:
Portugal
Years of Minting:
1570-1578
Period:
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Coin Type:
Standard circulation coin
Shape:
Round (irregular)
Technique:
Hammered
Mint:
L Lisbon, Portugal

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

Reverse

Description:

Cross of Christ Order with o at quadrants

Engraver:

Gaspar Pais

Designer:

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Obverse

Description:

Mint letters L-G at each side of the shield L..... Means Lisboa G .... Identifies the engraver, Gaspar Pais

Engraver:

Gaspar Pais

Designer:

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Edge

Description:

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Obverse:

+ SEBASTIANVS : I : REX : PORTVG : ET:AL L-G

Reverse:

*IN*HOC*SIGNO*VINCES

Composition

Silver (.9167)

Size

Weight:8.8 g
Diameter:30 mm
Thickness:n/a
Edge:n/a

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Tostão "L-G" - Sebastião I 2nd type, Lisboa mint, Portugal

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