60 Réis "1 Tanga" - José I (Goa) 1756 front 60 Réis "1 Tanga" - José I (Goa) 1756 back
60 Réis "1 Tanga" - José I (Goa) 1756 photo

60 Réis "1 Tanga" - José I Goa

1756 year
Silver 1.2 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Portuguese India
King
José I (1750-1777)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1756
Value
60 Réis = 1 Tanga (0.1)
Currency
Rupia (1706-1880)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.2 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#50839
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Coat of arms of Portugal

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 60 Réis "1 Tanga" - José I (Goa) 1756 from Portuguese India made of Silver weighing 1.2 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the Portuguese colony of Goa, which is now a state in western India. The coin was issued during the reign of King José I of Portugal and features an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of Portugal on the other. The use of silver in the coin's composition was a common practice during this time period, as it was a valuable and durable metal that was widely accepted as a medium of exchange. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, providing a glimpse into the history of currency and trade in the region.