Portuguese India ½ Tanga - Filipe I, 1580 – 1589
Goa mint
Information
Country
Portuguese India
Portuguese India
Currency
Xerafim
(1580 – 1706)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Tanga = 30 Reais
Year
1580 – 1589
Ruler
Philip II
(1556–1598)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
1.8
Diameter (mm)
15
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Tanga = 30 Reais from Portuguese India. Issued from 1580 to 1589. Struck in Silver. Measures 15 mm and weighs 1.8 g.
- Obverse
- King's Coat of Arms with mint letters ate each side.
- Reverse
- Saint Filipe divide "M A" (eia) = Half (sia)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1580-1589) G-A | — |
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