1/2 Xerafim - João VI Big armillary sphere, Goa mint

Issuer Portuguese India
Year 1818-1823
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Xerafim = 1/4 Rupia
Currency Rupia (1706-1880)
Composition Silver
Weight 2.7 g
Diameter 15 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Gomes#J6 12, KM#236
Obverse description King`s bust over date Mint mark and value at each side MEI X
Obverse script
Obverse lettering GOA MEI X
(Translation: MEI= Half= Demi X= Xerafim)
Reverse description King`s Coat of Arms, using the die from a bigger coin
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1818 GOA - AG#J6 12.01 -
1819 GOA - AG#J6 12.02 -
1820 GOA - AG#J6 12.03 -
1823 GOA - AG#J6 12.04 -
Numisquare ID 6777298560
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