Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
60 Réis - Maria II Countermarked Coinage Tanga ND
| Copper | - | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Queen | Maria II (1834-1853) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1850-1853 |
| Value | 60 Réis = 1 Tanga (0.1) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#48835 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
One interesting fact about the 60 Réis - Maria II (Countermarked Coinage Tanga) ND (1850-1853) coin from Portuguese India is that it was countermarked with a Tanga, which is a symbol used by the Portuguese to indicate that the coin was issued for use in their colonies. This countermark can be found on the reverse side of the coin, and it is a unique feature that sets this coin apart from other coins issued by Portugal during the same time period.
