© Agostinho Machado (CC0)
© Agostinho Machado (CC0)
São Tomé de 12 Xerafins - João Prince Goa
1766 year| Gold | 4.8 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Regent | João (1799-1816) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1766 |
| Value | 12 Xerafins= 6 Rupias |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.8 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#106025 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St Thomas Cross with value (12 X) and date (1766) at angles
The date is from his Grand-father, King José I
Script: Latin
Lettering:
12 | X
17 | 66
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the São Tomé de 12 Xerafins - João Prince (Goa) 1766 coin is that it was minted during a time when the Portuguese Empire was at the height of its power and influence. The coin's design, which features an image of João Prince, the then-ruler of the Portuguese territories in India, reflects the colonial era's cultural exchange and the blending of European and Indian styles. Additionally, the fact that it was made of gold and weighs 4.8 grams suggests that it was a valuable and significant coin during its time, and its rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item today.
