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½ Patacão - Filipe III Goa
1630 year| Silver | 8.3 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III (1621-1640) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1630 |
| Value | ½ Patacão = 3 Tangas (⅗) |
| Currency | Xerafim (1580-1706) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.3 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#49791 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross of Milirary Order of Avis
Script: Latin
Lettering: INºHOCºSIGNOºVINCES
Interesting fact
The ½ Patacão - Filipe III (Goa) 1630 coin from Portuguese India made of Silver weighing 8.3 g is an interesting piece of history because it was used as a form of currency during the Portuguese colonial era in India, specifically in the region of Goa. It's fascinating to think about how this coin was used in everyday transactions and how it played a role in the economy of the time.
