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ATIÁ - Maria II Pattern, Diu
1851 year| Copper | 9.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Queen | Maria II (1834-1853) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1851 |
| Value | 1 Atiá= ¼ Tanga= 15 Réis (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#353943 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross of Christ Military Order
Comment
The above pict is a PhotoShop work and migth be not 100% correctInteresting fact
The Pattern ATIÁ - Maria II (Pattern, Diu) 1851 coin from Portuguese India was designed by a British artist named John Gregory Crace. Crace was a prominent numismatist and engraver who also designed coins for other countries, including the United Kingdom. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Maria II on one side and an image of the Diu fort on the other. The coin's unique design and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
