Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
2 Tangas - Filipe III Goa mint; date obverse
1633 year| Silver | 6.1 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese Malacca (Malaysia) |
|---|---|
| King | Filipe III (1621-1640) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1633 |
| Value | 2 Tangas = 120 Reais (⅖) |
| Currency | Xerafim (1580-1706) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.1 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#53622 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
A T monogram flanked by letters at base. Value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AT
DM
2
Translation: 2 Asia Tangas of Malacca
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in Goa, India, but was used as currency in Portuguese Malacca (now Malaysia), indicating the extent of Portuguese colonial influence in the region.
