Silver tostao of Joao IV, Portugal, 1640 - 1656. 1936.999.131

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1936.999.131

Physical Description

  • Axis: 0

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 5.31

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 1640 - 1656
  • Denomination: tostao
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: IOANIES IIII D G REX PORTVGALI
    • Type: shield crowned

  • Reverse

    • Legend: IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
    • Type: cross

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1936.999.131
  • Department: Medieval
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States