15 Reis - João VI (Small armillary sphere - Goa) ND (1816-1826) front 15 Reis - João VI (Small armillary sphere - Goa) ND (1816-1826) back
15 Reis - João VI (Small armillary sphere - Goa) ND (1816-1826) photo
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15 Reis - João VI Small 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#339303
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
15
Reis

Comment

The above pic is THE LOT 16352 from INCM (Lisbon Mint House Museum)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 15 Reis coin from Portuguese India is that it features a unique design element - a small armillary sphere - that represents the Portuguese Empire's maritime and navigational achievements during the reign of King João VI.