3 Réis - João Prince (Goa) ND (1799-1826) front 3 Réis - João Prince (Goa) ND (1799-1826) back
3 Réis - João Prince (Goa) ND (1799-1826) photo
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)

3 Réis - João Prince Goa ND

 
Copper 1.8 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Portuguese India
Regent
João (1799-1816)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1799-1826
Value
3 Réis (1⁄200)
Currency
Rupia (1706-1880)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.8 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#49372
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
3
Reis

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Réis - João Prince (Goa) ND (1799-1826) 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 João, Prince of Portugal, while the reverse side features a depiction of a Hindu deity, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Portuguese colonial period in India.