Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
1 Xerafim - João V Dio
| Silver | 10.9 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Casa da Moeda de Diu |
| King | João V (1706-1750) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1729-1738 |
| Value | 300 Réis = 1 Pardau = ½ Rupia = 1 Xerafim |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.9 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50532 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
The 1 Xerafim coin from Portuguese India, minted during the reign of João V (Dio) from 1729-1738, was made of silver and weighed 10.9 grams. Despite its relatively small size, this coin was an important part of the currency system in Portuguese India during that time, and it's still a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
