Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0) – Reverse © Monge (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0) – Reverse © Monge (CC0)
São Tomé de 2 Xerafins - João VI Small armillary sphere - Goa
1819 year| Gold | 0.7 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | João VI (1816-1826) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1819 |
| Value | 2 Xerafins= 1 Rupia |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#51440 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross of Saint Thomas divide face value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2-X
18-19
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the São Tomé de 2 Xerafins - João VI (Small armillary sphere - Goa) 1819 coin is that it features an unusual design element - a small armillary sphere - which represents the Portuguese discovery of the sea route to India. This coin was minted during the reign of King João VI of Portugal, who ruled from 1816 to 1826, and was part of a series of coins issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the sea route to India by Vasco da Gama in 1498. The armillary sphere symbolizes the navigational instruments used by da Gama and other Portuguese explorers during their voyages of discovery.
