© Miguel Costa
© Miguel Costa
½ Centavo - Toll Token to cross the D. Luis I bridge in Oporto
1913 year| Brass | 1.70 g | 21.2 mm |
| Location | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1910-1926) |
| Type | Transportation tokens › Bridge tokens |
| Year | 1913 |
| Value | ½ Centavo (0.005) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 1.70 g |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#39228 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Wreath around the edge. Lettering in the center
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2 CENTAVO
1913
Comment
This token was used in early twentieth century as a toll to cross the bridge. Produced by the administration of the bridge as a toll to cross in the trams from CCFP - Companhia dos Caminhos de Ferro do Porto (Oporto's Railway Company). It's one of the most desired and appreciated token in Portuguese exonumia.
