Obverse © Agostinho N G Machado (CC0)
Obverse © Agostinho N G Machado (CC0)
Tanga - Afonso VI Goa
| Silver | 1.96 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | Afonso VI (1656-1667) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1661-1666 |
| Value | 1 Tanga = 60 Réis = ⅕ Xerafim |
| Currency | Xerafim (1580-1706) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.96 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50100 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross of Christus Military Order divide date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1|6
6|6
Interesting fact
The Tanga coin from Portuguese India, minted during the reign of Afonso VI (1661-1666), features an unusual design element - a stylized representation of a lotus flower on the reverse side. This motif was a departure from the traditional Christian symbols typically found on European coins of the time, and it highlights the cultural exchange and blending that occurred between European and Indian traditions during the colonial period.
