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Offline PeaceBD

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1903 Half Tanga, Portuguese India, KM#16
« on: December 31, 2013, 04:58:06 PM »
1903 Half Tanga, Portuguese India, KM#16. I just love the size of theses large half tangas.
Obv: Carlos I Rei De Portugal ( Carlos I King of Portugal) MCMIII (1903). Head of Carlos I facing right.
Rev: India Portugueza with crowned shield

The specimen below shows beautiful chocolate brown surfaces with hints of red in the protected areas. The coins shows no visible hits on its surfaces. I have been trying to find one of these in this state of preservation for atleast  2 years now. In my experience these are very hard to uncirculated grade as most show some rub on the kings head.  I was glad I was able to get this one when it was offered. Let me know what you guys think and share pics if you have one.



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Bhushan
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Re: 1903 Half Tanga, Portuguese India, KM#16
« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2013, 09:38:34 PM »
Very nice piece.  I am a big fan of the Portuguese India pieces and pick them up whenever I can find a nice piece.  I don't have the 1903 ½ Tanga but have multiple 1901s - probably my best is XF.  My favorite Portuguese India pieces in my collection are an 1881 Goa ⅛ Rupia and 1806 Goa Rupia.  Congrats on getting this one. 
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Re: 1903 Half Tanga, Portuguese India, KM#16
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2014, 05:54:21 PM »
Quote from: terryzman on December 31, 2013, 09:38:34 PM
Very nice piece.  I am a big fan of the Portuguese India pieces and pick them up whenever I can find a nice piece.  I don't have the 1903 ½ Tanga but have multiple 1901s - probably my best is XF.  My favorite Portuguese India pieces in my collection are an 1881 Goa ⅛ Rupia and 1806 Goa Rupia.  Congrats on getting this one.

Thanks a lot. Please do share pictures of your 181 1/8th rupee and 1806 Rupee. Portuguese India coinage can be very challenging and interesting at the same time especially the earlier crude coinage. I am still taking it easy with the earlier coinage as confirming authenticity of some of the crude coins can be very tricky as has been reported on WOC earlier.
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Re: 1903 Half Tanga, Portuguese India, KM#16
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2014, 04:52:50 PM »
Superb!
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Re: 1903 Half Tanga, Portuguese India, KM#16
« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2014, 05:04:44 PM »
Very nice Bhushan!  Portuguese India is one of my other favorites and I tend to grab them too.  Been concentrating on the earlier ones, but I just started going for the late 19th and early 20th century coins as well...
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Re: 1903 Half Tanga, Portuguese India, KM#16
« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2014, 05:19:56 PM »
Quote from: repindia on January 03, 2014, 04:52:50 PM
Superb!
Thanks a lot.

Quote from: Quant.Geek on January 03, 2014, 05:04:44 PM
Very nice Bhushan!  Portuguese India is one of my other favorites and I tend to grab them too.  Been concentrating on the earlier ones, but I just started going for the late 19th and early 20th century coins as well...
Thanks Ram. Portuguese India IMO is a very overlooked section of Indian numismatics. Lots of interesting coins to collect.
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