© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
1 Tanga - Filipe III Goa mint to Malaca ND
| Silver | 3.0 g | - |
| 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 |
| Size | 18 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#98015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
"A-T" Overlapped with letters D-M at each side
(sia)
(anga)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
A-T
D-M
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Tanga coin from Portuguese India is that it was minted in Goa and circulated in Malacca, which was a major trading port in Southeast Asia during the 17th century. This coin's circulation in Malacca reflects the extensive trade networks that existed between Portugal and other regions in Asia during that time.
