Portuguese India 1 Bazaruco - João III, 1538 – 1557

Goa mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portuguese India Portuguese India
Currency Pardau (1509 – 1580)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Bazaruco=2 Reais
Year 1538 – 1557
Ruler John III (João III) (1521–1557)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Weight (g) 9
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Bazaruco=2 Reais from Portuguese India. Issued from 1538 to 1557. Struck in Copper. Measures 22 mm and weighs 9 g.

Obverse
Crowned "Y (Yoannes)in a circle with one dot at each side
Reverse
Saint Jorge Cross in a circle with one dod at each corner

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1538-1557)  —

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