Lot 5466

Sale 96 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Portuguese India, as used in Ceylon (Sri Lanka), circulated under Portuguese rule, silver two tangas 1653, Chhaul e Bacaim mint, (3.98 grams), obv. crowned arms, [C] - B, rev. standing figure of St. John, S - I across, to right below 53, (KM.3 [p.1020], M.-, Gomes 19.01). Some surface roughness, minor hoard patination, slightly off centred, otherwise fine and rare.

Estimate
$140
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$150

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