Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
1 Atiá "4 Duganis"- João V Dio
| Copper | 9 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Casa da Moeda de Diu |
| King | João V (1706-1750) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1721-1750 |
| Value | 1 Atiá= ¼ Tanga= 15 Réis (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50837 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Cross of Military Order of Christ with date at corners.
Date 1750 also has a "4" under the cross: It means, 4 Duganis, a local coin not Portuguese.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1-7
5-0
4
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Atiá "4 Duganis"- João V (Dio) 1721-1750 from Portuguese India made of Copper weighing 9 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and expansion in the Portuguese Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of King João V, who ruled from 1721 to 1750, and was a time of significant economic growth and territorial expansion for Portugal. The coin's design, featuring the image of the king and the value of 4 Duganis, reflects the influence of European and Indian cultures and highlights the importance of trade and commerce during this period.
