Portuguese India Tanga - Afonso VI, 1661 – 1666

Goa mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portuguese India Portuguese India
Currency Xerafim (1580 – 1706)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Tanga - Afonso VI
Year 1661 – 1666
Ruler Afonso VI (1656–1667)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.96
Diameter (mm) 15.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

Tanga - Afonso VI from Portuguese India. Issued from 1661 to 1666. Struck in Silver. Measures 15.5 mm and weighs 1.96 g.

Obverse
Coat of Arms divide G-G (second G is inverted) or, Coat of Arms divide G-A
Reverse
Cross of Christus Military Order divide date

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1666 G-G — Gomes# A6 03.0x Not listed
1664 G-A — Gomes# A6 03.04
1663 G-A — Gomes# A6 03.03
1662 G-A — Gomes# A6 03.02
1661 G-A — Gomes# A6 03.01

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