2 Tangas - Filipe III Goa mint; date reverse
| Silver | 6.1 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese Malacca (Malaysia) |
|---|---|
| King | Filipe III (1621-1640) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1632-1638 |
| 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#49814 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
AT monogram flanked by letters at base, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AT
DM
1635
Unabridged legend:
Asia tanga
De Malaca
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.
