Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
XII Réis - José I Goa
1769 year| Nickel brass | 13 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | José I (1750-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1769 |
| Value | 15 Bazarucos = 12 Réis (1⁄50) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#49244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value in romans above the date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XII
1769
Comment
The above pict is a PhotoShop work only good to help identification.The next picture is a coin from INCM Museum:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin XII Réis - José I (Goa) 1769 from Portuguese India made of Nickel brass weighing 13 g is that it was minted during a time when Goa was a Portuguese colony, and it features an image of King José I of Portugal on one side and the coat of arms of Portugal on the other. This coin was used as a form of currency in Goa and other parts of Portuguese India during the 18th century.
