Portuguese India ½ Tanga - Filipe II, 1598 – 1621

Goa mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portuguese India Portuguese India
Currency Xerafim (1580 – 1706)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Tanga = 30 Reais
Year 1598 – 1621
Ruler Philip III (1598–1621)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Weight (g) 1.5
Diameter (mm) 15
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Tanga = 30 Reais from Portuguese India. Issued from 1598 to 1621. Struck in Silver. Measures 15 mm and weighs 1.5 g.

Obverse
Coat of arms divide face value. (eia) ->Half (anga) Lettering= (ilipe)+II+ (ex)+ (ortugal)
Reverse
Calvary cross

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1598-1621)  —

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