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3 Réis "Donidomdio" - Maria I Dio ND
| Copper | 1.9 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Queen | Maria I (1786-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1788-1799 |
| Value | 3 Réis (1⁄200) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50965 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
3
Res
Translation: 3 REIS
Comment
The above pict is a PhotoShop work and might be not 100% correctInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Réis "Donidomdio" coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and Hindu imagery. On one side, the coin bears the image of Maria I (Dio), the Queen of Portugal, while on the other side, it features an image of the Hindu deity, Lord Vishnu. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred between the Portuguese and Indian cultures during the colonial period.
