São Tomé de 8 Xerafins - Maria I (Goa) 1788-1805 front São Tomé de 8 Xerafins - Maria I (Goa) 1788-1805 back
São Tomé de 8 Xerafins - Maria I (Goa) 1788-1805 photo

São Tomé de 8 Xerafins - Maria I Goa

 
Gold 3.3 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Portuguese India
Queen
Maria I (1786-1799)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1788-1805
Value
8 Xerafins= 4 Rupias
Currency
Rupia (1706-1880)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.3 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#51144
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross of Saint Thomas divide value and date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
8-X
17-88

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the São Tomé de 8 Xerafins - Maria I (Goa) 1788-1805 coin is that it was minted during a time when Portuguese India was under Portuguese rule, and it features an image of Queen Maria I on one side and the coat of arms of Portugal on the other. This coin was used as a form of currency in the region and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.