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IV Réis - José I Goa
1769 year| Nickel brass | 4.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | José I (1750-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1769 |
| Value | 5 Bazarucos = 4 Réis (1⁄150) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#49242 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value in romans above the date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IV
1769
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the IV Réis - José I (Goa) 1769 coin from Portuguese India is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a European monarch (King José I) on a coin minted in India. This was a departure from the traditional design of Indian coins, which often featured symbols or deities, and reflected the influence of European colonial powers on Indian currency.
