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6 Reis 'Daduddú' - Maria I Dio mint
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
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| Year | 1788-1799 |
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| Composition | Copper |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays the Portuguese royal arms, featuring the crowned shield of Portugal at center with the characteristic quinas (five escutcheons arranged in a cross) and bordure of castles, rendered in a bold, somewhat crude hammered style typical of colonial Indian mint production. The crown appears prominently above the shield, with scrolling decorative elements flanking the sides of the arms. The overall design is strongly struck into the copper flan, with the shield occupying the majority of the coin's field. The irregular flan shape and rough workmanship are characteristic of the Dio (Diu) mint during the reign of Maria I. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse bears a large, bold denomination inscription occupying virtually the entire field, with the numeral '6' prominently displayed in the upper portion and the word 'REIS' in capital letters beneath it, both rendered in a plain, utilitarian hammered style. The lettering is deeply struck and clearly legible despite the irregularity of the flan. The field is otherwise plain, with no border or additional ornamentation. The overall simplicity of the design reflects the functional nature of this low-denomination colonial copper coinage. |
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| Reverse lettering | 6 REIS |
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