© Monge da Silva (CC0)
© Monge da Silva (CC0)
⅛ Tanga - Charles I Lisboa mint
| Bronze | 3.1 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | Carlos I (1889-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1901-1903 |
| Value | ⅛ Tanga = 1½ Réis = 1⁄128 Rupia |
| Currency | Rupia (1880-1958) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#11758 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Crowned arms, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDIA PORTUGUESA
1/8 TANGA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅛ Tanga coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Portuguese India. The coin was minted in 1901-1903, during the reign of King Charles I of Portugal, who was facing increasing pressure from anti-colonial movements in India. The coin's minting was likely a response to the need for a stable currency in the colony, as the Indian rupee was still the primary currency used in Portuguese India at the time. Despite the challenges faced by the Portuguese colonial administration, the ⅛ Tanga coin remains a fascinating piece of history and a testament to the complex economic and political dynamics of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 960000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1903 | 960000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅛ Tanga - Charles I (Lisboa mint) 1901-1903 coin.
