1 Tanga - Pedro II Goa
| Silver | 2 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Pedro II (1683-1706) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1684-1698 |
| Value | 1 Tanga (⅕) |
| Currency | Xerafim (1580-1706) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#49786 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Christo Cross with date at corners
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 6
9 6
Comment
The above pict is a PhotoShop work good to help identification.The following pict is a coin from INCM Museum
Interesting fact
The 1 Tanga coin from Portuguese India, featuring Pedro II, has an interesting fact associated with it. Despite being made of silver and weighing only 2 grams, it was widely accepted and used as a mode of payment in the region, showcasing the trust and reliance people had in the coin and the Portuguese colonial administration.
