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12 Xerafins São Tomé - José I Goa
| Gold | 4.8 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | José I (1750-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1775-1780 |
| Value | 12 Xerafins = 6 Rupias |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.8 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#49048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Saint Thomas Cross divide date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Doze Xerafins
17 77
Translation: 12 Xerafins
Comment
Other coinsInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 12 Xerafins São Tomé - José I (Goa) 1775-1780 coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Portuguese India. The coin was minted in Goa, which was a Portuguese colony at the time, and it features an image of King José I of Portugal on one side and an image of the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Portugal on the other. This coin was minted during a period of conflict between Portugal and the British East India Company, which had established a presence in India and was competing with Portugal for control of the region. Despite these challenges, the 12 Xerafins coin remained a widely used and highly valued form of currency in Portuguese India during its time.
