1 Xerafim - Filipe III (Goa) 1640-1641 front 1 Xerafim - Filipe III (Goa) 1640-1641 back
1 Xerafim - Filipe III (Goa) 1640-1641 photo

1 Xerafim - Filipe III Goa

 
Silver 11 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Portuguese India
King
Philip III (1621-1640)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1640-1641
Value
1 Xerafim
Currency
Xerafim (1580-1706)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#49801
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Saint Filipe divide letters:
(ão)
(ilipe)

Script: Latin

Lettering:
S - F
1640

Interesting fact

The 1 Xerafim coin from Portuguese India, minted during the reign of King Philip III (Filipe III) in 1640-1641, was made of silver and weighed 11 grams. Despite its relatively small size, this coin was an important part of the currency system in Portuguese India during that time, and its design featured the image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of Portugal on the other.