Portuguese India 2 Tangas - João IV, 1641 – 1655

Goa mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portuguese India Portuguese India
Currency Xerafim (1580 – 1706)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Tangas
Year 1641 – 1655
Ruler John IV (João IV) (1640–1656)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 4.2
Diameter (mm) 21
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Tangas from Portuguese India. Issued from 1641 to 1655. Struck in Silver. Measures 21 mm and weighs 4.2 g.

Obverse
Mint letters G-A divide Crown of arms
Reverse
Saint João on center divide letters: (aint) (oan)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1655 G-A — AG#J4 17.09
1653 G-A — AG#J4 17.08
1652 G-A — AG#J4 17.07
1651 G-A — AG#J4 17.06
1650 G-A — AG#J4 17.05
1649 G-A — AG#J4 17.04
1643 G-A — AG#J4 17.03
1642 G-A — AG#J4 17.02
1641 G-A — AG#J4 17.01

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