Portuguese India ½ Bazaruco - Sebastião I, 1557 – 1578

Goa mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portuguese India Portuguese India
Currency Pardau (1509 – 1580)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Bazaruco
Year 1557 – 1578
Ruler Sebastian (Sebastião) (1557–1578)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Weight (g) 1.2
Diameter (mm) 16
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Bazaruco from Portuguese India. Issued from 1557 to 1578. Struck in Copper. Measures 16 mm and weighs 1.2 g.

Obverse
"Gomes/2013: Se 02.01" King's initial on the center o dot's circle
Reverse
Cross of Christ Military Order in a circle of dots. º or * at each corner of cross

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1557-1578) 

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