here's a new addition to my collection... 1 Tanga Miguel --- counter stamped 'PR 809'. As far as my limited knowledge goes, the counter stamping was to overcome the flooding of counterfeits during those times.. Can anybody let me know the significance of 'PR 809' ? By the by, the coin weighs a whopping 35 grams..
Now, take a look at the following ebay item: http://cgi.ebay.com/INDIA-Portuguese-Joao-VI-60-Reis-ND-SCARCE-LOOK-NR_W0QQitemZ310029671640QQihZ021QQcategoryZ534QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I'm confused, whether this is a Joao 60 Reis or is it a Miguel Tanga.. Since, Miguel comes after Joao, most probably this may be a Miguel coin rather than a Joao coin.. What do you think..?
Of course that is a Miguel Tanga, they were usually struck over Tangas from earlier reigns (D. Jose, D. Maria and D. Joao VI) so they are a bit "abnormal", the ones that were not overstruck are scarce. Jose
I am watching a 4 Tangas banknote from 1917 on an auction right now, very attractive, rare note from Nova Goa.
Its a nice one? With Indian and Portuguese bidders the hammer price on that one is going to hurt... Good luck D. Jose:kewl:
It grades F-VF. I have a couple of Portuguese notes on the way, 500 Reis from 1910, and 1000 Escudos from 1956, and yes, collector interests in Portugal and colonies so strong, prices are going up up up.
