© INCM
© INCM
1 Tanga - Republic Pattern, Lisboa mint
1947 year| Bronze | 6 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1910-1961) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1947 |
| Value | 1 Tanga (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Rupia (1880-1958) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1953 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#340255 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ESTADO DA INDIA
1947
Edge
Plain
Comment
The above pict is the lot 16677 from INCM (Lisbon Mint House Museum)Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Tanga was a trial coin minted in 1947 for the newly formed Republic of India, and it features a unique design that was not ultimately adopted for circulation. The obverse of the coin depicts a lion standing on a pedestal, while the reverse features a stylized representation of the Ashoka Chakra, a symbol of Buddhism and Indian culture. The coin's design was created by the renowned sculptor and artist, Gutzon Borglum, who is best known for his work on the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in the United States. This coin is a rare and interesting piece of numismatic history, and it offers a glimpse into the early years of India's independence and the country's efforts to establish its own currency and national identity.
