© Jorge Dickson
© Jorge Dickson
60 Réis -Tanga - Maria II Goa ND
1840 year| Copper | 37 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Queen | Maria II (1834-1853) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1840 |
| Value | 60 Réis = 1 Tanga (0.1) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 37 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#48739 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
60
T (anga)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 60 Réis -Tanga - Maria II (Goa) ND (1840) coin from Portuguese India is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Queen Maria II, who ruled Portugal from 1837 to 1853. During her reign, the Portuguese Empire was facing significant challenges, including the loss of its American colonies and the liberalization of trade, which had a major impact on the economy. Despite these challenges, the 60 Réis coin remained a widely used denomination in Portuguese India, and its design featuring the image of the queen and the inscription "Tanga" (the local name for the coin) reflects the cultural and economic ties between Portugal and its colonies in India.
