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Xerafim - Afonso VI Goa to Baçaim
| Silver | 26 g | 10.5 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | Afonso VI (1656-1667) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1662-1664 |
| Value | 1 Xerafim |
| Currency | Xerafim (1580-1706) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 26 g |
| Diameter | 10.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#341334 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 6
6 2
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Xerafim - Afonso VI (Goa to Baçaim) coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in Portuguese India. The coin was minted in 1662, just a few years after the Portuguese had established their first factory (trading post) in Goa, and it was during this period that the Portuguese were struggling to maintain their control over the region. The coin's mintage was likely a way for the Portuguese to exert their authority and establish a sense of order in the region, despite the challenges they faced.
