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1 Rupia - Maria I and Pedro III Dio
1781 year| Silver | 10.70 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Casa da Moeda de Diu |
| Queen | Maria I with consort Pedro III (1777-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1781 |
| Value | 1 Rupia = 600 Réis |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.70 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50930 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1781 Portuguese India 1 Rupia coin is that it features a unique blend of European and Indian design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the portrait of King Pedro III, while the reverse side features an image of the Hindu deity Dio (a regional name for the god Vishnu), reflecting the cultural influences of the region where it was minted. This blending of styles is a distinct characteristic of Indo-Portuguese numismatics and adds to the coin's historical and cultural significance.
