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30 Réis - ½ Tanga - Maria II Pattern, Damão
1834 year| Copper | 19.34 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Casa da Moeda de Damão |
| Queen | Maria II (1834-1853) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1834 |
| Value | 30 Réis = ½ Tanga (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 19.34 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#339795 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
30
R
Translation: R = Reis
Comment
The above pict is the lot 5945 from INCM (Lisbon Mint House Museum)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 30 Réis - ½ Tanga - Maria II (Pattern, Damão) 1834 coin from Portuguese India is that it features a unique blend of Eastern and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Queen Maria II, while the reverse side features a traditional Indian lotus flower, symbolizing the cultural fusion of the Portuguese and Indian cultures. This blend of designs reflects the rich history of cultural exchange and influence that existed between Portugal and India during the colonial period.
