Portuguese India ½ Xerafim - João VI, 1818 – 1823

Big armillary sphere, Goa mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portuguese India Portuguese India
Currency Rupia (1706 – 1880)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Xerafim - João VI
Year 1818 – 1823
Ruler João VI (1816–1826)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 2.7
Diameter (mm) 15
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Xerafim - João VI from Portuguese India. Issued from 1818 to 1823. Struck in Silver. Measures 15 mm and weighs 2.7 g.

Obverse
King's bust over date Mint mark and value at each side MEI X (MEI= Half= Demi
X= Xerafim)
Reverse
King's Coat of Arms, using the die from a bigger coin

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1823 GOA — AG#J6 12.04
1820 GOA — AG#J6 12.03
1819 GOA — AG#J6 12.02
1818 GOA — AG#J6 12.01

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