Portuguese India ½ Tanga - Miguel, 1831 – 1834
With countermark "PR 809"
Information
Country
Portuguese India
Portuguese India
Currency
Rupia
(1706 – 1880)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Tanga
Year
1831 – 1834
Ruler
Miguel I
(1828–1834)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered, countermarked
Weight (g)
19
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Tanga from Portuguese India. Issued from 1831 to 1834. Struck in Copper. Measures 30 mm and weighs 19 g.
- Obverse
- The coin was struck over older coins. Countermark "PR 809" means "Portaria Registada Nr. 809".
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1831-1834) | — | AG#Mi 06.01 Over ½ Tanga José I | ||
| ND (1831-1834) | — | AG#Mi 06.02 Over ½ Tanga Maria I | ||
| ND (1831-1834) | — | AG#Mi 06.03 Over ½ Tanga João Regente | ||
| ND (1831-1834) | — | AG#Mi 06.04 Over ½ Tanga João VI | ||
| ND (1831-1834) | — | AG#Mi 06.05 Over ½ Tanga Miguel I |
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