Portuguese India 1 Tanga - João VI, 1819 – 1823

Small armillary sphere - Goa mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portuguese India Portuguese India
Currency Rupia (1706 – 1880)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Tanga
Year 1819 – 1823
Ruler João VI (1816–1826)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.1
Diameter (mm) 11
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Tanga from Portuguese India. Issued from 1819 to 1823. Struck in Silver. Measures 11 mm and weighs 1.1 g.

Obverse
King's bust over date divide value and mint name
Reverse
Coat of arms over armillar sphere

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1823 GOA — AG#J6 29.02
1819 GOA — AG#J6 29.01

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