Portuguese India V Bazarucos - Filipe II, 1611

Damão mint to Baçaim

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portuguese India Portuguese India
Currency Xerafim (1580 – 1706)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Bazarucos = 4 Reais = 5⁄375 Xerafim
Year 1611
Ruler Philip III (1598–1621)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Weight (g) 14.6
Diameter (mm) 27
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Bazarucos = 4 Reais = 5⁄375 Xerafim from Portuguese India. Issued in 1611. Struck in Copper. Measures 27 mm and weighs 14.6 g.

Obverse
Coat of arms divide face value and mint letter (V-B). LetTering around. V= 5 Bazarucos B= Baçaim
Reverse
Jerusalem cross with one star at each corner

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1611 B — Diameter = 22 mm
1611 B — Diameter = 27 mm

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