Obverse © Agostinho N G Machado (CC0)
Obverse © Agostinho N G Machado (CC0)
1 Larim "Countermark VOC over 2 Tangas Filipe III" Goa mint to Malaca ND
| Silver | 6.1 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III (1621-1640) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1658-1660 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.1 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | 23 October 1660 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50142 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a countermark, which is a secondary marking or stamp that was applied to the coin after it was minted. The countermark on this coin is the letters "VOC" (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie) over the number "2" and the name "Tangas Filipe III," indicating that it was issued by the Dutch East India Company and was used in the Malacca Strait region. This countermark was added to the coin to verify its authenticity and to indicate its value in the local currency.