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1 Tanga - Filipe III Goa mint to Malaca ND
| Silver | 3.0 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III (1621-1640) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1621-1629 |
| Value | 1 Tanga= ⅕ Xerafim |
| Currency | Xerafim (1580-1706) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#341495 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
"A-T" Overlapped with letters R-F at each side
(sia)
(anga)
(Rei)= King
(ilipe)
Lettering:
A-T
R-F
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Tanga coin from Portuguese India is that it was minted in Goa and circulated in Malaca (now known as Malacca) during the reign of King Philip III (Filipe III) of Portugal, who ruled from 1621 to 1629. This coin was made of silver and weighed 3.0 grams.
