Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
São Tomé de 5 Xerafins - Filipe I Goa ND
| Gold | 3.4 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | Philip I (1581-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1580-1598 |
| Value | 5 Xerafim = 1500 Reais |
| Currency | Xerafim (1580-1706) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#49587 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Saint Tomé with letters S T at each side
Script: Latin
Lettering: S - T
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the São Tomé de 5 Xerafins - Filipe I (Goa) ND (1580-1598) coin is that it was minted during a time when Portuguese India was a major center for gold trading and minting. The coin's gold content and its connection to the Portuguese colonial empire make it a valuable and unique piece for collectors and historians.
