Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
RUPIA DE GOA - Luiz I
| Silver | 11 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | Luís I (1861-1889) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1866-1869 |
| Value | 1 Rupia = 600 Réis |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#48649 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RUPIA
GOA
Interesting fact
The RUPIA DE GOA - Luiz I 1866-1869 coin was minted during a time of great change in Portuguese India. The coin was introduced in 1866, just a few years after the Portuguese government had abolished the slave trade in their colonies, and it was minted until 1869, the year that the Suez Canal was completed, which significantly reduced travel time between Europe and Asia. This coin is a tangible representation of the complex history and cultural exchange that took place during this time period.
