Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
½ Tanga - Miguel With countermark "PR 809" 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, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#49004 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Comment
The above pict is a PhotoShop work and might not be 100% correctInteresting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of King Miguel I of Portugal, who ruled from 1828 to 1834. The countermark "PR 809" on the coin indicates that it was issued by the Portuguese Royal Mint in 1831, and the "ND" in the date stands for "Non-Datum," meaning that the exact date of issue is not known.
