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½ Bazaruco (Portuguese Malacca; Dutch issue) ND
| Tin | 1.04 g | 13.3 mm |
| Issuer | Malay peninsula (Malaysia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | ½ Bazaruco |
| Currency | Keping |
| Composition | Tin |
| Weight | 1.04 g |
| Diameter | 13.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#108298 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Cross surrounded by border of dots.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Here is a pic of a coin in a better conditionDutch issue of ca. 1641 in imitation of Dom Felipe II, 1598-1621.
One of four similar types specifically issued by the Dutch for use in Malacca.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Bazaruco coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the Malay peninsula (present-day Malaysia) during the Dutch colonial period, despite being issued by the Portuguese. This highlights the complex history of currency and trade in the region, where different empires and colonizers had a significant impact on the local economy and culture.
