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4 Tangas - Filipe III Goa; date obverse, AM
1633 year| Silver | 12 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese Malacca (Malaysia) |
|---|---|
| King | Filipe III (1621-1640) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1633 |
| Value | 4 Tangas = 240 Reais (⅘) |
| Currency | Xerafim (1580-1706) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#341524 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
AT monogram divides letters D M at base, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AT
DM
4
Translation: Asia tanga of Malacca
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Philip III of Portugal, who ruled from 1621 to 1640. The coin's obverse side features the king's name and title, "Filipe III, Dei Gratia Rex," which means "Philip III, By the Grace of God, King." This indicates that the coin was minted during his reign and was likely used as a form of currency in the Portuguese colonies, including Portuguese Malacca (now Malaysia).
