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Description: | A complete silver half-tostao of Philip III (1621-40) = Philip IV of Spain as King of Portugal.It has been countermarked to a new valuation of 60 reis under Joao (John) IV (1640-56) following restoration of Portugal's independence. Under the Regulation and Law of February 1 and 3, 1641, half-tostaos were among the species revalued, at 60 reis. The weight is also correct for this denomination. Because it's both worn and somewhat double-struck, it is difficult to read the legends, the only obvious elements being the non-specific 'REX' on the obverse and '[IN H]OC [SIGNO V]INCE[S]' on the reverse.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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