1/2 Rupia - Luíz I Calcutta mint

€44,321.00
IssuerPortuguese India
Year1881-1885
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueMeia Rupia = 8 Tangas = 96 Réis (1/2)
CurrencyRupia (1880-1958)
CompositionSilver (.920)
Weight5.8300 g
Dimensions24.5 mm
Thickness1.4 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#311, Gomes#L1 13
Obverse descriptionPortrait of King Luís I, head left
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLUDOVICUS*I*PORTUG: ET ALGARB: REX *1881*
Reverse descriptionPortuguese coat of arms
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringINDIA PORTUGUEZA * MEIA RUPIA *
Edge
Mint
Mintage1881  - AG#L1 13.01 - 356 653
1882  - AG#L1 13.02 (Mint. incl. in 1881) -
1885  - AG#L1 13.03 (Proof) -
Catalog ID8401446170
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