Coins 1740 year of issue

In 1740, coins appear that are considered rare and unusual. New circulations of coins that are in use in different countries are minted. New banknotes are added to the size range of the denominations, the design of the coins is changed.
This year Nepal launches a silver coin, which is still considered the easiest in the world. It is ¼ java, weighing 0.002 g. The ruling Mala dynasty at this time makes coins of its own silver. The lightest coin is not minted, but cut from the whole, in denomination of 1 java.
In the European colonies of India in 1740, circulations of two face values ​​of ancient coins were issued: 1 pagoda. One of these coins, which is considered a rare specimen, is known as the “Star Pagoda” - a pagoda with a star. Gold coin, weighing 3.43 g, measuring 12 mm, made in Madras. The obverse depicts the supreme Hindu god Vishnu. On the reverse: the bulging star is surrounded by decorative granules, in the form of grains.
Another gold coin 1 pagoda, of the same weight, 14 mm in size, is distinguished by its design. On the obverse: three images of the deity. One, in the center: the god Vishnu, from different sides - his wives, Budevi and Sridevi. On the reverse side - a granular pattern, without a star.
The first coins depicted a religious Buddhist building - a pagoda. Hence the name of the coin. Professionals, stamp makers and calligraphers, were involved in the design of the coin. Developed more than ten thousand stamps with which to choose the design of coins. Not all stamps were later used for embossing.
Portuguese India in 1740 produces rare coins: tanga. These banknotes, the Goa series, are minted in silver. The ½ tanga coin is very light, weighing only 0.6 g. On the obverse: the head of a ruler, looking to the right, below - the release date. On the reverse: a crown with a cross, below - face value 30. This is the designation of face value in flights. Another silver coin: 1 tanga, also light - 1.2 g. The design of the coin is similar, only instead of the face value of 30 - the number 60 is applied.