Ceylon (1597-1972) 1 Tanga, 1631 – 1640

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ceylon (1597-1972) Ceylon (1597-1972)
Currency Xerafim (1580 – 1706)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Tanga
Year 1631 – 1640
Ruler Portuguese occupation (1597–1658)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 2.36
Diameter (mm) 25
Thickness (mm) 1
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Tanga from Ceylon (1597-1972). Issued from 1631 to 1640. Struck in Silver. Measures 25 mm and weighs 2.36 g.

Obverse
Coat of Arms
Reverse
Gridiron
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1640  — KM#9.2
1631  — Reverse lettering "SF"; KM#9.1
ND (1621-1640)  — Reverse lettering "SF"; KM#9.1

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