Portuguese India ½ Tanga - Filipe III, 1621 – 1640

Goa mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portuguese India Portuguese India
Currency Xerafim (1580 – 1706)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Tanga = 30 Réis
Year 1621 – 1640
Ruler Philip IV (1621–1665)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Weight (g) 1
Diameter (mm) 14
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Tanga = 30 Réis from Portuguese India. Issued from 1621 to 1640. Struck in Silver. Measures 14 mm and weighs 1 g.

Obverse
Coat of Arms divide G-A
Reverse
Letters A (Asia) T (Tanga) M (Meia= Half)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1621-1640) G-A

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