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VI Réis - José I Goa
1769 year| Nickel brass | 8.6 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | José I (1750-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1769 |
| Value | 6 Réis = 6⁄600 Rupias (0.01) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 8.6 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#49243 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value in romans above the date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VI
1769
Comment
The above picture is a PhotoShop workInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the VI Réis - José I (Goa) 1769 coin from Portuguese India is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a European monarch (King José I) on a coin minted in India. This was a departure from the traditional design of Indian coins, which often featured local rulers or deities. The inclusion of the Portuguese king's portrait symbolized the colonial power's influence and control over the region.
