20 Réis - Maria I Dio ND
| Copper | 13.1 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Casa da Moeda de Diu |
| Queen | Maria I (1786-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1788-1799 |
| Value | 20 Réis (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 13.1 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20
Réis
Comment
The above pict is a PhotoShop work and might not be 100% correctInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Réis - Maria I (Dio) ND (1788-1799) coin from Portuguese India is that it features a unique blend of European and Indian design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Queen Maria I, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Hindu deity Dio (a regional name for the god Vishnu), highlighting the cultural fusion that existed in Portuguese India during this time period.
