1 Rupia - João V Damão
| Silver | 11.9 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Casa da Moeda de Damão |
| King | João V (1706-1750) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1739-1750 |
| Value | 1 Rupia |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.9 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50525 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Lettering:
I-7
4-7
Comment
The above pict is a PhotoShop work based on the following coin from "Casa da Moeda de Lisboa":Interesting fact
The 1 Rupia coin from Portuguese India, issued during the reign of João V (Damão) from 1739-1750, was made of silver and weighed 11.9 grams. This coin was significant because it was one of the first coins to be issued by the Portuguese in India, and it marked the beginning of a new era in the country's monetary system. Prior to this, the local currency in India was based on the ancient system of bartering, with goods being exchanged for other goods or services. The introduction of the 1 Rupia coin helped to standardize trade and commerce in the region, and it paved the way for the development of a modern monetary system in India.
