Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Rupia - Maria I and Pedro III Goa
| Silver (.917) | 10.75 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Queen | Maria I with consort Pedro III (1777-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1782-1787 |
| Value | 1 Rupia = 600 Réis |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 10.75 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#45585 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Rupia - Maria I and Pedro III (Goa) 1782-1787 from Portuguese India is that it was one of the first coins to feature the portrait of a woman, Queen Maria I, on a circulating coin. This was a significant departure from the traditional practice of featuring male rulers on coins and highlights the important role that women played in the history of Portuguese India.
