Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
30 Réis "½ Tanga"- José Goa
| Silver | 0.6 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | José I (1750-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1751-1764 |
| Value | 30 Réis = ½ Tanga (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#49258 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value over the King's Crown
Script: Latin
Lettering: 30
Comment
Varieties existInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 30 Réis "½ Tanga"- José (Goa) 1751-1764 from Portuguese India made of Silver weighing 0.6 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the Portuguese colony of Goa, which is now a state in western India. The coin was minted during the reign of King José I of Portugal and was used for everyday transactions, such as buying goods and services. Despite its small size and weight, the coin held significant value and played an important role in the economy of the time. Today, it is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians interested in the history of currency and trade in the region.
