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60 Réis - Tanga - Pedro V Damão
1854 year| Copper | 36 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Casa da Moeda de Damão |
| King | Pedro V (1853-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1854 |
| Value | 60 Réis = 1 Tanga (0.1) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 36 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#48687 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
60
R
Comment
The above pict is a PhotoShop work and migth be not 100% correctThe existence of this coin is not confirmed.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 60 Réis - Tanga - Pedro V (Damão) 1854 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 King Pedro V, who ruled Portugal from 1853 to 1861. During this time, the Portuguese Empire was facing significant challenges, including the loss of its American colonies and the decline of its traditional industries. Despite these challenges, the 60 Réis coin remained a widely used denomination in Portuguese India, reflecting the ongoing importance of trade and commerce in the region.
