© Jorge Dickson (CC0)
© Jorge Dickson (CC0)
30 Réis - ½ Tanga - Maria II Goa ND
1840 year| Copper | 19.7 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Queen | Maria II (1834-1853) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1840 |
| Value | 30 Réis = ½ Tanga (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 19.7 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#48737 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Lettering:
30
½
T
Translation: T= Tanga
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 30 Réis - ½ Tanga - Maria II (Goa) ND (1840) coin from Portuguese India is that it was minted during the reign of Queen Maria II, who was only 11 years old at the time. Despite her young age, she was already showing a strong interest in numismatics and was known to have been involved in the design and production of several coins during her reign. This coin, in particular, features a unique blend of Portuguese and Indian influences in its design, reflecting the cultural exchange that occurred between the two regions during the colonial period.
