1 Tanga 1642-1647 front 1 Tanga 1642-1647 back
1 Tanga 1642-1647 photo
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1 Tanga

 
Silver 2.20 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972)
Period
Portuguese occupation (1597-1658)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1642-1647
Value
1 Tanga (⅕)
Currency
Xerafim (1580-1706)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.20 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#144739
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Monogram

Lettering:
TA
DS
1647

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Tanga coin from Sri Lanka, also known as Ceylon, is interesting because it was made of silver and weighs 2.20 grams.