½ Pardau - João V (Dio) 1716-1724 front ½ Pardau - João V (Dio) 1716-1724 back
½ Pardau - João V (Dio) 1716-1724 photo
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½ Pardau - João V Dio

 
Silver 3.1 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Portuguese India
Issuing entity
Casa da Moeda de Diu
King
João V (1706-1750)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1716-1724
Value
150 Reis = ½ Pardao=¼ Rupia
Currency
Rupia (1706-1880)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.1 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#50456
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1-7
2-6

Comment

The pict is the coin Nr 5813 from INCM Museum

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Pardau - João V (Dio) 1716-1724 coin from Portuguese India is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of King João V, who ruled Portugal from 1706 to 1750, and was minted in the city of Goa, which was the capital of Portuguese India at the time. During this period, the Portuguese Empire was facing challenges from other European powers, such as the British and the Dutch, who were vying for control of the region's trade and resources. Despite these challenges, the ½ Pardau coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout Portuguese India, and its design has become a symbol of the region's rich history and cultural heritage.