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1 Tanga / 60 Réis - Luíz I Mumbai mint
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
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| Year | 1871 |
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| Value | 60 Réis = 1 Tanga (0.1) |
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| Reverse description | The denomination is inscribed in three lines across the central field in bold raised Latin capitals: 'TANCA' on the upper line, '60' on the middle line, and 'REIS' on the lower line. The central inscription is framed on both sides by a continuous wreath of oak branches, tied at the base with a ribbon bow. A beaded inner border follows the coin's circumference, inside the milled edge. The design is notably plain and typographic, with no figurative elements beyond the wreath. |
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| Reverse lettering | TANCA 60 REIS |
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Portuguese India maintained a parallel coinage system distinct from metropolitan Portugal well into the nineteenth century, with the tanga subdivision persisting as a practical concession to local commercial habits long after Lisbon had rationalized its domestic currency. This piece was struck at the Bombay Mint under a contract arrangement — the British facility producing coins for a rival colonial power on the same subcontinent, a quietly awkward arrangement that reflects how thoroughly commercial convenience overrode imperial pride in the region.
At 38 grams, these were heavy coins to push through Bombay's machinery, and the series is known for inconsistent striking pressure across the run.