15 Reis - João VI (Big armillary sphere - Goa) ND (1816-1826) front 15 Reis - João VI (Big armillary sphere - Goa) ND (1816-1826) back
15 Reis - João VI (Big armillary sphere - Goa) ND (1816-1826) photo
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15 Reis - João VI Big armillary sphere - Goa ND

 
Copper 10 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Portuguese India
King
João VI (1816-1826)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1816-1826
Value
1 Atiá= ¼ Tanga= 15 Réis (1⁄40)
Currency
Rupia (1706-1880)
Composition
Copper
Weight
10 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#49097
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Lettering:
15
Reis

Comment

From the Lisbon Mint House Museum, more examples of "Big armillar sphere"

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 15 Reis coin from Portuguese India is that it features an image of a big armillary sphere, which represents the Portuguese Empire's maritime and astronomical achievements during the reign of King João VI.