The currency of Portuguese India was changed to a new standard as a result of the Luso-Britannic Convention of 1880 with the silver rupee (Uma Rupia), eleven-twelfths pure silver .916 fine and weighing 11.66 grams. Half-rupee (Meia Rupia), quarter-rupee (Quarto De Rupia), and eighth-rupee (Oitavo De Rupia) as divisions were minted at both the Calcutta and Bombay mints to the same standards corresponding to the coinage of British India. The rupee and half-rupee were struck dated 1881 and 1882, while the quarter-rupee and eight-rupee were issued only in 1881. A copper coinage was issued dated 1881, 1884, 1886, and 1888 with a much higher mintage.
Obverse Bare head of Luiz I left, LUDOVICUS I PORTUG ET ALGARB REX 1882 (Luiz I, King of Portugal and the Algarve, 1882)
Reverse Crowned plain shield, having on it seven castle towers, surrounding a cross made of five shields, all within wreath of laurel and oak; INDIA PORTUGUEZA UMA RUPIA (Portuguese India, 1 Rupee)
Posts
2 comments:
Hi Overlord,
Your blog is quite impressive. Well done!
Our house in Goa used to be the Mint (Casa da Moeda 1834-1841). We're having a festival to celebrate 175 years since the Mint functioned in this building. The festival is from 8-10 November.
If you'd like to attend, or would like to have photos of coin specimens from that era displayed, do let me know.
Best wishes,
Dr Luis Dias diasfluis@yahoo.com
Hi Overlord,
Again seeking your help:
Do you know anything about the Indian Institute of Research for Numismatic Studies (www.iirns.org), Nasik?
I'm planning a trip there. The numbersd of the website are outdated, and there is no response to my email queries.
I'd be very grateful for your feedback, if you have any.
Best wishes,
Luis (diasfluis@yahoo.com)
0832 2224642
9011051950
Post a Comment