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São Tomé - Filipe III Goa
| Gold | 3.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III (1621-1640) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1631-1635 |
| Value | 3 Xerafins |
| 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#341537 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Thomas divide date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S THOME
16___32
Comment
The above pict from Numisma Auction 117Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the São Tomé - Filipe III (Goa) coin is that it was minted during a time when the Portuguese Empire was at the height of its power and influence. The coin's mintage period, 1631-1635, coincides with the reign of King Philip III of Portugal, who ruled from 1621 to 1640. During his reign, the Portuguese Empire expanded its territories in Asia and the Americas, and its economy flourished through trade and colonization. The coin's gold content and standard circulation denomination also reflect the economic prosperity of the time.
