Portuguese India 1/4 Tanga – King Luis I – 1861–1889 AD – Copper Coin

Portuguese India, King Louis I (Luís I) (1861-1889) 1/4 Tanga, Composition – Copper, Weight 6.5 g, Diameter 25.3 mm.

This 1/4 Tanga copper coin was issued during the reign of King Luís I of Portugal (1861–1889) for use in Portuguese India, a colonial territory that included Goa, Daman, and Diu. Struck in copper with a weight of 6.5 grams and a diameter of 25.3 mm, the coin reflects Portugal’s long-standing presence in India since the early 16th century. King Luís I, known as “The Popular,” ruled during a period of colonial consolidation. Coins like this circulated widely among local populations and represent the fusion of European and Indian monetary systems under Portuguese colonial rule. A historical piece of Indo-Portuguese legacy.