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150 Réis - Maria I Dio
1806 year| Silver | 1.9 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Queen | Maria I (1786-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1806 |
| Value | 150 Reis = ½ Pardao=¼ Rupia |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#51001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross of Military Order of Avis
Script: Latin
Lettering: 150.DIO.1806
Comment
The above pict is the Lot 5909 from the Lisbon Mint House MuseumInteresting fact
The 150 Réis - Maria I (Dio) 1806 coin from Portuguese India is interesting because it features a unique blend of European and Indian design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Queen Maria I, while the reverse side features a image of the Hindu deity Dio (Shiva) surrounded by intricate floral patterns. This blending of cultures reflects the complex history of Portuguese colonialism in India and the cultural exchange that took place during that time.
