PORTUGUESE INDIA 1881 LUIZ I UMA RUPIA RARE HIGH GRADE SILVER COIN
1 Rupia - Luíz I Calcutta mint
Features
| Issuer | Portuguese India  |
|---|---|
| King | Luís I (1861-1889) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1881-1885 |
| Value | 1 Rupia = 16 Tangas = 192 Réis |
| Currency | Rupia (1880-1958) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 11.66 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 18675 |
| References | KM# 312, Gomes# L1 14 |
Series: 1881/88
Obverse
Portrait of King Luís I
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LUDOVICUS*I*PORTUG: ET ALGARB: REX
*1881*
Reverse
Portuguese coat of arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDIA PORTUGUEZA
* UMA RUPIA *
Edge
Reeded