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São Tomé de 12 Xerafins - João Prince Goa
| Gold | 4.8 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Regent | João (1799-1816) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1808-1816 |
| 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#106027 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St Thomas Cross with value (12 X) and date (1814) at angles
Script: Latin
Lettering:
12 - X
18 - 14
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the São Tomé de 12 Xerafins - João Prince (Goa) 1808-1816 coin is that it was minted during a time of great historical significance. The coin was issued during the reign of King João VI of Portugal, who ruled from 1816 to 1826. This was a period of great change and upheaval in Europe, as the Napoleonic Wars were coming to an end and the Portuguese monarchy was facing challenges from within and outside its borders. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Portuguese rule in India and the importance of the São Tomé de 12 Xerafins as a unit of currency in the region.
