Portuguese India ½ Atiá "2 Duganis"- Maria I, 1789 – 1799

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portuguese India Portuguese India
Currency Rupia (1706 – 1880)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Atiá= ⅛ Tanga
Year 1789 – 1799
Ruler Maria I (1777–1799)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 4.9
Diameter (mm) 18
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Atiá= ⅛ Tanga from Portuguese India. Issued from 1789 to 1799. Struck in Copper. Measures 18 mm and weighs 4.9 g.

Obverse
The coin was also known as "2 Duganis", a local coin, not Portuguese
Reverse
Cross of the Military Order of Christ divides date

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1799 D-O — AG#M1 09.03
1790 D-O — AG#M1 09.02
1789 D-O — AG#M1 09.01

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