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SÃO TOMÉ - Filipe II Goa
1616 year| Gold | 3.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | Filipe II (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1616 |
| Value | 1 São Tomé = 8.5 Tangas = 540 Réis (9⁄5) |
| Currency | Xerafim (1580-1706) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#341669 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Thomas divide date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S . THOME
16 - 16
Comment
The above pict is a PhotoShop work and migth be not 100% correctInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin SÃO TOMÉ - Filipe II (Goa) 1616 from Portuguese India made of Gold weighing 3.5 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Philip II of Portugal, who ruled from 1598 to 1621. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign to promote trade and commerce between Portugal and its colonies, including Portuguese India. The coin's design features the king's name and title on one side and the coat of arms of Portugal on the other, symbolizing the connection between the mother country and its colonies.
