Portuguese India ¼ Atiá "1 Dugani" - Maria I and Pedro III, 1778 – 1780

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portuguese India Portuguese India
Currency Rupia (1706 – 1880)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ¼ Atiá= 1⁄16 Tanga
Year 1778 – 1780
Ruler Maria I (1777–1799)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 2.3
Diameter (mm) 15
Demonetized Yes

Description

¼ Atiá= 1⁄16 Tanga from Portuguese India. Issued from 1778 to 1780. Struck in Copper. Measures 15 mm and weighs 2.3 g.

Obverse
Coat of Arms divide mint letter The coin was also know as "Dugani", a local coin, not Portuguese. Some coins have a "1" under the cross.
Reverse
Cross of Military Order of Christ divide date

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1780  — AG#MP 01.02
1778  — AG#MP 01.01

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