PARDAU DE GOA - Maria II (Pattern) 1849-1850 front PARDAU DE GOA - Maria II (Pattern) 1849-1850 back
PARDAU DE GOA - Maria II (Pattern) 1849-1850 photo
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PARDAU DE GOA - Maria II Pattern

 
Tin 2.58 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Portuguese India
Queen
Maria II (1834-1853)
Type
Pattern
Years
1849-1850
Value
300 Réis = 1 Pardau = ½ Rupia = 1 Xerafim
Currency
Rupia (1706-1880)
Composition
Tin
Weight
2.58 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#150084
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: PARDAU DE GOA

Comment

The above pict is the lot 10993 from INCM (Lisbon Mint House Museum)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern PARDAU DE GOA - Maria II (Pattern) 1849-1850 from Portuguese India made of Tin weighing 2.58g is that it is a rare and unique coin, with only a few known examples existing in the world. It is considered a numismatic rarity, and its value lies not only in its metal content but also in its historical significance and scarcity.