Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
São Tomé de 4 Xerafins - João VI Small armillary sphere - Goa
1819 year| Gold | 1.6 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | João VI (1816-1826) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1819 |
| Value | 4 Xerafins= 2 Rupias |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#51441 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross of Saint Thomas divide face value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
4-X
18-19
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the São Tomé de 4 Xerafins - João VI (Small armillary sphere - Goa) 1819 coin is that it features a unique blend of Portuguese and Indian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of King João VI of Portugal, while the reverse side depicts a small armillary sphere, which is a symbol of the Portuguese Discoveries, and the name "Goa" in Portuguese. This blend of Portuguese and Indian elements reflects the historical context in which the coin was minted, as Goa was a Portuguese colony in India at the time.
