© Numisma Leilões
© Numisma Leilões
4 Tangas - Filipe III Goa mint; countermarked ND
| Silver | 12 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese Malacca (Malaysia) |
|---|---|
| King | Filipe III (1621-1640) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1621-1640 |
| Value | 4 Tangas = 240 Reais (⅘) |
| Currency | Xerafim (1580-1706) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#341520 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
AT monogram divides letters DM below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AT
DM
Translation: Asia tanga of Malacca
Comment
The coin is counterstamped with a VOC stamp
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with a crowned monogram of King Philip III of Portugal, indicating that it was issued during his reign (1598-1621) and was used as a form of currency in the Portuguese colony of Malacca (now Malaysia).
