© INCM
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São Tomé de 8 Xerafins - João Prince Goa
1819 year| Gold | 3.3 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Regent | João (1799-1816) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1819 |
| Value | 8 Xerafins = 4 Rupias |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#49369 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with lettering at each corner
Script: Latin
Lettering:
8 X
18 19
Comment
The above pict is the lot 5913 from INCM (Lisbon Munt House Museum)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the São Tomé de 8 Xerafins - João Prince (Goa) 1819 coin is that it was minted during a time when Portuguese India was under Portuguese rule, and it features a unique blend of Portuguese and Indian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features the portrait of João, Prince of Goa, who was the son of King João VI of Portugal and a prominent figure in the Portuguese colonial administration. The reverse side of the coin features the coat of arms of São Tomé and Principe, which includes a depiction of a palm tree and a ship, symbolizing the island's rich natural resources and its connection to the sea. The coin's unique design and historical significance make it a valuable and interesting piece for collectors of numismatics.
