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Coins

TANGA (60 REIS)

Dynasty / Name of State : Indo-Portuguese

Ruler / Authority : John IV

Denomination : TANGA (60 REIS)

Metal : Silver

Shape : Round

Weight : 1.55

Type/Series : NA

Minting Technique : Die Struck

Issued Year : 1644

Size : NA

History of John IV
Portuguese India was founded six years after the discovery of of a sea route between Portugal and the Indian Subcontinent to serve as the governing body of a string of Portuguese fortresses and colonies overseas. After 1510, the capital of the Portuguese viceroyalty was transferred to Goa. Until the 18th century, the Portuguese governor in Goa had authority over all Portuguese possessions in the Indian Ocean. This inaugurated a new chapter in Ind...

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