60 Réis "1 Tanga"- José I Goa ND
| Copper | 39.1 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | José I (1750-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1760-1762 |
| Value | 60 Réis = 1 Tanga (0.1) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 39.1 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#49254 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
60
Reis
Comment
The above pict is a PhotoShop work and might not be 100% correctInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 60 Réis "1 Tanga"- José I (Goa) ND (1760-1762) from Portuguese India made of Copper weighing 39.1 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 was used for everyday transactions, such as buying goods and services. Despite being made of copper, the coin was still considered valuable and was widely used in the region. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of currency and trade in the region.
