1 Pardau - Miguel I (Goa) 1831-1833 front 1 Pardau - Miguel I (Goa) 1831-1833 back
1 Pardau - Miguel I (Goa) 1831-1833 photo
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1 Pardau - Miguel I Goa

 
Silver 6.5 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Portuguese India
King
Miguel I (1828-1834)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1831-1833
Value
300 Réis = 1 Pardau = ½ Rupia = 1 Xerafim
Currency
Rupia (1706-1880)
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.5 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#48984
Rarity index
97%

Comment

The pict is the coin Nr.16412 from INCM (Lisbon Mint House Museum)

Interesting fact

The 1 Pardau coin from Portuguese India, minted between 1831 and 1833, features an image of King Miguel I on one side and an ornate design on the other. It's made of silver and weighs 6.5 grams. Interesting fact: The 1 Pardau coin was used as a form of currency in Portuguese India during a time when the region was under Portuguese rule. It's a unique piece of history that highlights the cultural and economic exchange between Portugal and India during that period.