60 Réis - João VI (Small armilar sphere, Goa) ND (1818-1826) front 60 Réis - João VI (Small armilar sphere, Goa) ND (1818-1826) back
60 Réis - João VI (Small armilar sphere, Goa) ND (1818-1826) photo
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60 Réis - João VI Small armilar sphere, Goa ND

 
Copper 39 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Portuguese India
King
João VI (1816-1826)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1818-1826
Value
60 Réis = 1 Tanga (0.1)
Currency
Rupia (1706-1880)
Composition
Copper
Weight
39 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#105735
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: 60 Reis

Comment

Another coin from an auction catalog (Numisma-Lisbon-2008)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 60 Réis coin from Portuguese India is that it features a unique design element - the small armillary sphere - which represents the Portuguese Empire's maritime and navigational achievements during the reign of King João VI.