Portuguese India 1 Atiá "4 Duganis" - Maria I and Pedro III, 1778 – 1787

Dio mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portuguese India Portuguese India
Currency Rupia (1706 – 1880)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Atiá= ¼ Tanga= 15 Réis
Year 1778 – 1787
Ruler Maria I (1777–1799)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 9.3
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Atiá= ¼ Tanga= 15 Réis from Portuguese India. Issued from 1778 to 1787. Struck in Copper. Measures 25 mm and weighs 9.3 g.

Obverse
The coin was also know as "4 Duganis", a local coin, not Portuguese. Some coins have a "4" under the cross. Coat of Arms divide mint letter
Reverse
Cross of Military Order of Christ divide date
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1787  — AG#MP.03.09 (It is probably 1778 with numerals changed) 11%
1778  — AG#MP.03.(01 to 08) [Many variations of numerals and size of the cross] 95%

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