Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
¼ Tanga / 15 Réis – Luíz I Mumbai
1871 year| Copper | 9.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | Luís I (1861-1889) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1871 |
| Value | 1 Atiá= ¼ Tanga= 15 Réis (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1960 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#37741 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
¼
TANGA
15
REIS
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Tanga / 15 Réis – Luíz I (Mumbai) 1871 coin from Portuguese India is that it was made of copper, which was a common material used for coinage during that time period. However, it's worth noting that the use of copper in coinage was gradually phased out in the late 19th century due to the rising cost of copper and the introduction of newer materials like cupro-nickel.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | 50664 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Tanga / 15 Réis – Luíz I (Mumbai) 1871 coin.
