Ceylon (1597-1972) 1 Tanga, 1640
Counterstamped
Information
Country
Ceylon (1597-1972)
Ceylon (1597-1972)
Currency
Xerafim
(1580 – 1706)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Tanga
Year
1640
Ruler
Portuguese occupation
(1597–1658)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
3
Diameter (mm)
19
Thickness (mm)
0.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Tanga from Ceylon (1597-1972). Issued in 1640. Struck in Silver. Measures 19 mm and weighs 3 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of Arms
- Reverse
- Gridiron and countermark
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1640 | — |
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