1½ Reis "Dombdy"- João VI (Small armillary sphere - Goa) ND (1816-1826) front 1½ Reis "Dombdy"- João VI (Small armillary sphere - Goa) ND (1816-1826) back
1½ Reis "Dombdy"- João VI (Small armillary sphere - Goa) ND (1816-1826) photo
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1½ Reis "Dombdy"- João VI Small armillary sphere - Goa ND

 
Copper 0.7 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Portuguese India
King
João VI (1816-1826)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1816-1826
Value
1½ Reis (1⁄400)
Currency
Rupia (1706-1880)
Composition
Copper
Weight
0.7 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#49401
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:

Reis

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - the small armillary sphere - which represents the Portuguese Empire's influence on navigation and exploration during the 19th century.