Portuguese India ½ Atiá "2 Duganis" - José I, 1756 – 1768

Dio mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portuguese India Portuguese India
Currency Rupia (1706 – 1880)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Atiá = ⅛ Tanga
Year 1756 – 1768
Ruler José I (1750–1777)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 4.4
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Atiá = ⅛ Tanga from Portuguese India. Issued from 1756 to 1768. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 4.4 g.

Obverse
The coin was also know as "2 Duganis", a local coin, not Portuguese. In some coins the number "2" appears under the cross. King's Coat of Arms divide mint letter
Reverse
Crossof Military Order of Christo with date on corners

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1768 D-O — AG#Jo 40.02 Small cross, Angle date
1767 D-O — AG#Jo 40.01 Big cross, vertical date
1756 D-O — AG#Jo 39.01 Small cross, vertical date

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