1 Atiá "4 Duganis" - José I Dio
| Copper | 8.5 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Casa da Moeda de Diu |
| King | José I (1750-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1767-1777 |
| Value | 1 Atiá= ¼ Tanga= 15 Réis (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#49256 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Cross of Military Order of Christo with date on corners
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 7
6 8
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Atiá "4 Duganis" - José I (Dio) 1767-1777 from Portuguese India made of Copper weighing 8.5 g is that it features a unique blend of Eastern and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of King José I, while the reverse side features an image of the Hindu deity, Lord Vishnu, signifying the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Portuguese colonial rule in India.
