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7½ Reis "7=" - João VI Big armilar sphere - Goa ND
| Copper | 4.8 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | João VI (1816-1826) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1816-1826 |
| Value | ½ Atiá = ⅛ Tanga = 7½ Reis (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.8 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#339255 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: 7=
Comment
Another coin from Lisbon Mint House Museum.It is the coin thar illustrates the Alberto Gomes catalogue.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King João VI of Portugal, who ruled from 1816 to 1826. The coin features an image of the king on one side and a large armillary sphere on the other, which represents the Portuguese Empire's maritime and colonial expansion during that time. The coin was minted in Goa, which was a Portuguese colony in India, and it was made of copper, a common metal used for coinage during that period. Despite its age, this coin remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians interested in the history of Portuguese India.
