Portuguese India 1 Bastardo - João III, 1550 – 1555
Lisbon mint
Information
Country
Portuguese India
Portuguese India
Currency
Pardau
(1509 – 1580)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Bastardo = 10 Soldos = 40 Reais
Year
1550 – 1555
Ruler
John III (João III)
(1521–1557)
Composition
Tin-lead (calin)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
9.87
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Bastardo = 10 Soldos = 40 Reais from Portuguese India. Issued from 1550 to 1555. Struck in Tin-lead (calin). Measures 29 mm and weighs 9.87 g.
- Obverse
- Uncrowned Portuguese coat of arms within a double circle, some dots and rosettes above and around.
- Reverse
- Armillary sphere with ecliptic band within double circle.
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1550-1555) | — |
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