© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
½ Rupia - Republic Lisboa mint
1936 year| Silver (.917) | 6 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1910-1961) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1936 |
| Value | ½ Rupia = 8 Tangas |
| Currency | Rupia (1880-1958) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1948 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#32126 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 31% |
Reverse
Shield on lined circle at center of Maltese Cross
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA
1936
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1936 Portuguese India ½ Rupia coin features a unique design that blends traditional Indian and Portuguese elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of António de Oliveira Salazar, the Prime Minister of Portugal at the time, while the reverse side features an image of a traditional Indian lotus flower. This blend of cultures reflects the complex history of Portuguese India, which was a Portuguese colony from the 16th century until 1961.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Rupia - Republic (Lisboa mint) 1936 coin.
