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© INCM
10 Réis - Maria II Pattern, Damão
1834 year| Copper | 6.27 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Casa da Moeda de Damão |
| Queen | Maria II (1834-1853) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1834 |
| Value | 10 Réis = ⅙ Tanga (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.27 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#339790 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
R
Translation: R = Reis
Comment
The above pict is the lot 5946 from INCM (Lisbon Mint House Museum)Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Réis - Maria II (Pattern, Damão) 1834 coin is a rare and unique coin that was minted in Portuguese India during the reign of Queen Maria II. It is interesting to note that this coin was minted in a year when India was still under Portuguese colonial rule, and it features a unique blend of Indian and Portuguese influences in its design. The coin's obverse features an image of Queen Maria II, while the reverse features a depiction of a Damão, a traditional Indian vessel, which gives the coin its name. This coin is a fascinating piece of history that showcases the cultural exchange and blending that occurred between India and Portugal during this time period.
