Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
São Tomé de 2,5 Xerafins - João V Goa
1730 year| Gold | 1.4 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | João V (1706-1750) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1730 |
| Value | 2.5 Xerafim = 750 Réis (5⁄4) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50613 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
S. Tomé Cross divide date
17+30
Lettering: 17-30
Comment
The above pict is a PhotoShop work and might not be 100% correctInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the São Tomé de 2,5 Xerafins - João V (Goa) 1730 coin is that it was minted during a time when the Portuguese Empire was at the height of its power and influence. The coin was minted in Goa, which was a key port and trading hub for the Portuguese in India, and it features an image of King João V on one side and the coat of arms of Portugal on the other. The fact that it was made of gold and weighs 1.4 grams suggests that it was a valuable and important coin in its time.
