5 Réis - José I Goa
1774 year| Copper | 3.3 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | José I (1750-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1774 |
| Value | 5 Réis = 1⁄12 Tanga (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#49246 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 R
G
1774
Comment
The above pict is a PhotoShop work based in poor condition coins and migth be not 100% correct.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Réis - José I (Goa) 1774 coin is that it was minted during a time when Goa was a Portuguese colony, and it features an image of King José I of Portugal on one side and the coat of arms of Portugal on the other. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during José I's reign that were designed to standardize currency across the Portuguese colonies. Despite being made of copper, this coin was valued at 5 réis, which was a significant amount at the time. Today, this coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, and it serves as a piece of history that highlights the cultural and economic exchange between Portugal and its colonies during the 18th century.
