Ceylon (1597-1972) 1 Tanga, 1642 – 1649

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ceylon (1597-1972)
Currency Xerafim (1580 – 1706)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Tanga
Year 1642 – 1649
Ruler Portuguese occupation (1597–1658)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 4.37
Diameter (mm) 27
Thickness (mm) 1
Demonetized Yes

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1649  — Obverse lettering "GA"; KM#14
1646  — Obverse lettering "AG"; KM#13
1644  — Obverse lettering "GA"; KM#14
1643  — Obverse lettering "GA"; KM#14
1642  — Obverse lettering "GA"; KM#14

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