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12 Xerafins - Maria I and Pedro III Goa
| Gold (.917) | 4.87 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Queen | Maria I with consort Pedro III (1777-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1781-1787 |
| Value | 12 Xerafins = 6 Rupias |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 4.87 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#48861 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
12 | X
17 | 83
Comment
Very often, in the first years of the reign, the coins appear with the shield of his father, José I, like the following coin from INCM Museum:Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 12 Xerafins coin from Portuguese India is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Maria I and Pedro III, who ruled Portugal and its colonies from 1781 to 1787. During this time, the Portuguese Empire was facing challenges from other European powers, and the coin may have been minted as a way to assert Portuguese authority and control over its territories. Additionally, the use of gold in the coin's composition may have been a symbol of the wealth and power of the Portuguese Empire.
