Portuguese India 1 Tanga - João IV, 1653

Chaul and Baçaim mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portuguese India Portuguese India
Currency Xerafim (1580 – 1706)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Tanga
Year 1653
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 in 1653. 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

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1653 B-C — ]AG#J4 05.02 (mint letters inverted)
1653 C-B — AG#J4 05.01

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