© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
4 Xerafins São Tomé - José I Damão
1767 year| Gold | 2.3 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | José I (1750-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1767 |
| Value | 4 Xerafins= 2 Rupias |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross of Saint Thomas divide date
Lettering:
OI (Error. It should be IO(sephvs)
4 (Error: Inverted 4)
17-67
Comment
The above pict is a PhotoShop work and might not be 100% correctInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Xerafins São Tomé - José I (Damão) 1767 coin from Portuguese India is that it was minted during a time when the Portuguese Empire was at its peak, and the coin's design reflects the influence of both Portuguese and Indian cultures. The obverse of the coin features an image of King José I of Portugal, while the reverse depicts an elephant, which is a common motif in Indian art and symbolism. This blending of cultural elements makes the coin a unique and fascinating piece of numismatic history.
