½ Atiá "2 Duganis" - José I (Dio) 1756-1768 front ½ Atiá "2 Duganis" - José I (Dio) 1756-1768 back
½ Atiá "2 Duganis" - José I (Dio) 1756-1768 photo

½ Atiá "2 Duganis" - José I Dio

 
Copper 4.4 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Portuguese India
Issuing entity
Casa da Moeda de Diu
King
José I (1750-1777)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1756-1768
Value
½ Atiá = ⅛ Tanga (1⁄80)
Currency
Rupia (1706-1880)
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.4 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#49257
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Crossof Military Order of Christo with date on corners

Lettering:
1 7
6 8

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin ½ Atiá "2 Duganis" - José I (Dio) 1756-1768 from Portuguese India made of Copper weighing 4.4 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the Portuguese colonies in India during the 18th century. The coin was minted in Goa, which was the capital of Portuguese India at the time, and it features an image of King José I on one side and the coat of arms of Portugal on the other. The coin was used for everyday transactions and was a symbol of the Portuguese Empire's influence and power in the region.