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Xerafim - Afonso VI Goa
| Silver | 26 g | 10.5 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | Afonso VI (1656-1667) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1659-1668 |
| Value | 1 Xerafim |
| Currency | Xerafim (1580-1706) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 26 g |
| Diameter | 10.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#341328 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 6
6 4
Comment
The above pict is a PhotoShop work and migth be not 100% correct.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Xerafim - Afonso VI (Goa) coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Portuguese India. The coin was minted in 1659, just a few years after the Portuguese had established their colony in Goa, and it was during this time that the Portuguese were facing challenges from the Marathas and the Mughals. Despite these challenges, the Portuguese were able to maintain control over their colonies and continue minting coins like the Xerafim - Afonso VI (Goa). This coin is a testament to the resilience and determination of the Portuguese during this time period.
