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1 Tanga Counterstamped
1640 year| Silver | 3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| Period | Portuguese occupation (1597-1658) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1640 |
| Value | 1 Tanga (⅕) |
| Currency | Xerafim (1580-1706) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#146181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Gridiron and countermark
Lettering:
16 40
G
LL
Edge
Plain
Comment
Type II (Galle) countermark on Portuguese India Tanga of Filipe III, AG# F3Interesting fact
The 1 Tanga coin from Sri Lanka, also known as Ceylon, is interesting because it was made of silver and weighs 3 grams.
