Portuguese India 1 Tanga - Filipe III, 1640

Ceilão mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portuguese India Portuguese India
Currency Xerafim (1580 – 1706)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Tanga
Year 1640
Ruler Philip IV (1621–1665)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 3
Diameter (mm) 19
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Tanga from Portuguese India. Issued in 1640. Struck in Silver. Measures 19 mm and weighs 3 g.

Obverse
Mint letters "C-Lº" divide Crown of Arms
Reverse
Saint Lourenço iron grid over flames divide date

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1640 C-Lº — AG#F3 15.01
1640 C-Lº — AG#F3 15.02 ("4" under the "0")

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