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1 Tanga - Filipe III Goa
1640 year| Silver | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III (1621-1640) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1640 |
| Value | 1 Tanga = 60 Réis = ⅕ Xerafim |
| Currency | Xerafim (1580-1706) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#341457 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St Lourence grill over flames divide date
Script: Latin
Lettering: 16 - 40
Comment
The above pict is a PhotoShop work and migth be not 100% correctInteresting fact
The 1 Tanga coin from Portuguese India, minted in 1640 during the reign of King Philip III, features an interesting blend of Indian and Portuguese influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of the king, while the reverse side features a unique combination of the Christian cross and the Hindu symbol of the swastika, reflecting the cultural exchange and religious diversity of the region during that time.
