Portuguese India 1 Tanga - João IV, 1641 – 1644

Goa mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portuguese India Portuguese India
Currency Xerafim (1580 – 1706)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Tanga
Year 1641 – 1644
Ruler John IV (João IV) (1640–1656)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 2.4
Diameter (mm) 18
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Tanga from Portuguese India. Issued from 1641 to 1644. Struck in Silver. Measures 18 mm and weighs 2.4 g.

Obverse
Coat of Arms divide mint letters
Reverse
Image of São João over date S-I (Means Saint Ioanes)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1644 G A — AG# 04.02
1643 G-A — AG# 04.new date (See pict)
1641 G-A — AG# 04.01 (Date inverted=

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