Portuguese India 1 Tanga - João IV, 1642 – 1647
Goa mint to Ceilão
Information
Country
Portuguese India
Portuguese India
Currency
Xerafim
(1580 – 1706)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Tanga
Year
1642 – 1647
Ruler
John IV (João IV)
(1640–1656)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
2.2
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Tanga from Portuguese India. Issued from 1642 to 1647. Struck in Silver. Measures 18 mm and weighs 2.2 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned coat of arms divides the G and A in a circle
- Reverse
- TA divides the D and S, with the date underneath.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1647 G-A | — | AG#J4 11.04 | ||
| 1643 G-A | — | AG#J4 11.03 | ||
| 1642 G-A | — | AG#J4 11.02 | ||
| ND (1641-1656) G-A | — | AG#J4 11.01 |
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