Portuguese Malacca 4 Tangas - Filipe III, 1621 – 1640

Goa mint; countermarked

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portuguese Malacca Portuguese Malacca
Currency Xerafim (1580 – 1706)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 4 Tangas = 240 Reais
Year 1621 – 1640
Ruler Philip III (1598–1621)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 12
Diameter (mm) 30
Demonetized Yes

Description

4 Tangas = 240 Reais from Portuguese Malacca . Issued from 1621 to 1640. Struck in Silver. Measures 30 mm and weighs 12 g.

Obverse
Crowned coat of arms with letters at each side. (Malacca)
Reverse
AT monogram divides letters DM below. (Asia tanga of Malacca)

Mintage & Variants

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

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