10 Réis - José I Goa

One interesting fact about the 10 Réis - José I (Goa) 1774 coin is that it features a unique blend of Portuguese and Indian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of King José I of Portugal, while the reverse side features an image of a Hindu deity, likely Lord Vishnu, signifying the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred between the Portuguese colonizers and the local Indian population in Goa during the 18th century.

• early modern
• modern
• portuguese colony