Portuguese Malacca 1 Soldo - João III, 1522 – 1550
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Information
Country
Portuguese Malacca
Portuguese Malacca
Currency
Pardau
(1509 – 1580)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Soldo
Year
1522 – 1550
Composition
Tin-lead (calin)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
6
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Soldo from Portuguese Malacca . Issued from 1522 to 1550. Struck in Tin-lead (calin). Measures 25 mm and weighs 6 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned national coat of arms of Portugal, the Quinas, with triple dots beside shield surrounded by a line circle and legend in Latin (Joao III by the Grace of God, King of Portugal and the Algarve, Lord of Guinea)
- Reverse
- Armillary sphere with six lines of latitude, ecliptic line, and two meridians represented by circumferences.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1522-1550) | — | Se 17.01 (As per pict) | ||
| ND (1522-1550) | — | Se 17.02 (Narrow Coat of Arms) | ||
| ND (1522-1550) | — | Se 17.03 (Short Coat of Arms) |
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