Portuguese India 1 Tanga - João IV, 1654

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 1654
Ruler John IV (João IV) (1640–1656)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 1.3
Diameter (mm) 14
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Tanga from Portuguese India. Issued in 1654. Struck in Silver. Measures 14 mm and weighs 1.3 g.

Obverse
Coat of Arms divide mint letters C and B
Reverse
Iron grid over flames divide date "54"over iron grid "1-6" at each side

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1654 C-B —

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