1/4 Tanga, Luiz I, Portuguese India

1/4 Tanga or Quarto Tanga of Portuguese India (Goa) in the name of Luiz I, ruler of Portugal. These coins were minted in 1881, 1884, 1886 and 1888. Under the Portuguese/Goan coinage, 1 Rupee was equal to 16 tanga - so a tanga was equal to a British Indian anna. 1/4 of tanga was 1/64 of a rupee, or a paisa. However, because of the small size of the Portuguese colonies in India, these coins were minted in much smaller quantity compared to British Indian coins. 

These coins were minted at the Calcutta mint - after 1881, all the Portuguese Indian coins were minted by the British. Thus, the Portuguese Rupee is the same size, weight and silver content as the British Indian silver rupee. Coins are from 1881, 1884 and 1886. If you want a specific year, check with the seller before ordering. 

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Weight: 6.3 grams (approx)

Coins are part of a lot. The coin you get may not be the coin in the picture, but will be a coin in similar condition. 

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