Portuguese India ½ Xerafim - João IV, 1653 – 1659

Goa mint to Dio

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portuguese India Portuguese India
Currency Xerafim (1580 – 1706)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Xerafim - João IV
Year 1653 – 1659
Ruler John IV (João IV) (1640–1656)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 5.2
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Xerafim - João IV from Portuguese India. Issued from 1653 to 1659. Struck in Silver. Measures 20 mm and weighs 5.2 g.

Obverse
Crown of Arms divide A-D
Reverse
Christo Cross with date at corners

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1659 A-D — AG#J4 24.05
1657 A-D — AG#J4 24.04
1656 A-D — AG#J4 24.03
1654 A-D — AG#J4 24.02
1653 A-D — AG#J4 24.01

Mentioned in the community 0

No mentions yet.