Ceylon (1597-1972) 2 Tangas, 1642

Counterstamped

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ceylon (1597-1972) Ceylon (1597-1972)
Currency Xerafim (1580 – 1706)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Tangas
Year 1642
Ruler Portuguese occupation (1597–1658)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 4.5
Diameter (mm) 23
Thickness (mm) 0.9
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Tangas from Ceylon (1597-1972). Issued in 1642. Struck in Silver. Measures 23 mm and weighs 4.5 g.

Obverse
Coat of Arms
Reverse
Lettering and countermark
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1642)  —
1642  —

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