Ceylon (1597-1972) 2 Tangas, 1655 – 1656

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ceylon (1597-1972) Ceylon (1597-1972)
Currency Xerafim (1580 – 1706)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Tangas
Year 1655 – 1656
Ruler Portuguese occupation (1597–1658)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 4.4
Diameter (mm) 22
Thickness (mm) 0.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Tangas from Ceylon (1597-1972). Issued from 1655 to 1656. Struck in Silver. Measures 22 mm and weighs 4.4 g.

Obverse
Lettering and countermark
Reverse
Coat of Arms
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1656  — Goa
1655  — Diu

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