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RUPIA DE GOA - Maria II Pattern
1834 year| Silver | 11 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Queen | Maria II (1834-1853) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1834 |
| Value | 1 Rupia = 600 Réis |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#150129 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
600
R
1834
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern RUPIA DE GOA - Maria II (Pattern) 1834 from Portuguese India made of Silver weighing 11g is that it was designed by the Portuguese artist, António de Oliveira, and features a unique blend of traditional Indian and European design elements. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Maria II, while the reverse side depicts a scene of a Hindu temple with a Portuguese flag flying above it, symbolizing the cultural fusion of the two nations. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few known examples remaining in existence.
