Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
½ Tanga - Miguel I Goa ND
| Copper | 19 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | Miguel I (1828-1834) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1831-1834 |
| Value | ½ Tanga (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 19 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#48868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Value under the letters
AP
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AP
½
T
Translation:
AP = Asia Portuguesa
T = Tanga
Comment
To mint these coins they also use older coins.The following coin was mint over 30 Réis/José I (KM#135)
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Miguel I of Portugal, who ruled from 1828 to 1834, and was the last king of the House of Braganza.
