Portuguese India 2 Tangas - João IV, 1641 – 1649

Goa mint to Ceilão

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portuguese India Portuguese India
Currency Xerafim (1580 – 1706)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Tangas
Year 1641 – 1649
Ruler John IV (João IV) (1640–1656)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 4.37
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Tangas from Portuguese India. Issued from 1641 to 1649. Struck in Silver. Measures 22 mm and weighs 4.37 g.

Obverse
Crowned coat of arms divides the G and A in a circle
Reverse
(sia) (anga) (e)= from (eilão)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1649 G-A — AG#J4 20.05
1644 G-A — AG#J4 20.04
1643 G-A — AG#J4 20.03
1642 G-A — AG#J4 20.02
1641 G-A — AG#J4 20.01 G-A/D-M (unique)

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