Portuguese India 1 Tanga - João IV, 1645 – 1646

Goa mint to Ceilão

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portuguese India Portuguese India
Currency Xerafim (1580 – 1706)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Tanga
Year 1645 – 1646
Ruler John IV (João IV) (1640–1656)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 2.1
Diameter (mm) 18
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Tanga from Portuguese India. Issued from 1645 to 1646. Struck in Silver. Measures 18 mm and weighs 2.1 g.

Obverse
Coat of Arms divide mint letters
Reverse
Iron grid over flames divide date

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1646 G-A — AG#J4 07.02
1645 G-A — AG#J4 07.01

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