1 Tanga - Filipe III (Ceilão) ND (1621-1640) front 1 Tanga - Filipe III (Ceilão) ND (1621-1640) back
1 Tanga - Filipe III (Ceilão) ND (1621-1640) photo
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1 Tanga - Filipe III Ceilão ND

 
Silver 3 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Portuguese India
King
Philip III (1621-1640)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1621-1640
Value
1 Tanga (⅕)
Currency
Xerafim (1580-1706)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#341465
Rarity index
100%

Comment

The pict above illustrates the Alberto Gomes catalogue

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Tanga - Filipe III (Ceilão) ND (1621-1640) coin from Portuguese India is that it was used as a form of currency in the Portuguese colonies in India during the 17th century. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not widely accepted in India due to its low value and was often used as a token for small transactions.