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São Tomé de 1 Xerafim- 300 Reais - Filipe III Goa mint to Malaca
1634 year| Gold | 1.2 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III (1621-1640) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1634 |
| Value | 1 Xerafim |
| Currency | Xerafim (1580-1706) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#341526 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Tomé with value "300"
Date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
300
1634
Comment
The above pict is a PhotoShop work and migth be not 100% correctA coin from Numisma_Leilões, Auction 107, Lot 397
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the São Tomé de 1 Xerafim- 300 Reais - Filipe III coin is that it was minted in Goa, which was a Portuguese colony in India, and then sent to Malaca (now Malacca, Malaysia) for circulation. This highlights the historical connection between Portugal and Southeast Asia, and the role that currency played in facilitating trade and commerce between the two regions.
