Portuguese India Tanga - Afonso VI, 1661

Diu mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portuguese India Portuguese India
Currency Xerafim (1580 – 1706)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Tanga - Afonso VI
Year 1661
Ruler Afonso VI (1656–1667)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 2
Diameter (mm) 18
Demonetized Yes

Description

Tanga - Afonso VI from Portuguese India. Issued in 1661. Struck in Silver. Measures 18 mm and weighs 2 g.

Obverse
Coat of Arms divide A-D
Reverse
Date under AT (Means Asia Tanga) Letters I - D at each side

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1661 A-D Gomes# A6 03.05

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