3 Réis - João VI (Diu) ND (1816-1826) front 3 Réis - João VI (Diu) ND (1816-1826) back
3 Réis - João VI (Diu) ND (1816-1826) photo
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3 Réis - João VI Diu ND

 
Copper 2.0 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Portuguese India
Issuing entity
Casa da Moeda de Diu
King
João VI (1816-1826)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1816-1826
Value
3 Réis (1⁄200)
Currency
Rupia (1706-1880)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.0 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#105932
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
3
Reis

Comment

The above pict is a PhotoShop work and might not be 100% correct

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 3 Réis - João VI (Diu) ND (1816-1826) from Portuguese India made of Copper weighing 2.0 g is that it was minted during the reign of King João VI of Portugal, who also ruled Brazil as João VI of Brazil. This coin was part of a series of coins minted for use in Portuguese India, a colony of Portugal, and features the image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of Portugal on the other.