Obverse © monge (CC0)
Obverse © monge (CC0)
5 Réis - João V Goa
1711 year| Copper | 4.9 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | João V (1706-1750) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1711 |
| Value | 5 Réis = 1⁄12 Tanga (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.9 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50359 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: º5º
Comment
The above picture is a PhotoShop workInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Réis - João V (Goa) 1711 coin from Portuguese India is that it features a unique blend of European and Indian design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of King João V of Portugal, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Hindu deity Lord Vishnu, indicating the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred between the Portuguese colonizers and the local Indian population.
