© Numisma Leilões
© Numisma Leilões
1 Tanga - Filipe III Ceilão ND
| Silver | 3 g | 19 mm |
| 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 |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#341493 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St Lourence iron grid over flames
Script: Latin
Lettering: S L
Translation: Saint Lourence
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.
