1 Tanga - João IV Chaul and Baçaim
1653 year| Silver | 2.4 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | João IV (1640-1656) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1653 |
| Value | 1 Tanga (⅕) |
| Currency | Xerafim (1580-1706) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#49868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Image of São João over date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S I
1653
Comment
AG#J4 05.02 (mint letters inverted)Coin from INCM Museum
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Tanga - João IV (Chaul and Baçaim) 1653 from Portuguese India made of Silver weighing 2.4 g is that it was issued during the reign of King João IV of Portugal, who ruled from 1640 to 1656. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by the Portuguese East India Company to facilitate trade in the Indian Ocean region. The coin's design features the Portuguese royal coat of arms on one side and an image of the king on the other. Despite its small size, this coin played an important role in the economy of Portuguese India and is now a sought-after collector's item.
