½ Leal - João III Goa ND
| Copper | 8 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | João III (1521-1557) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1522-1557 |
| Value | ½ Leal = ½ Real= 1⁄360 |
| Currency | Pardau (1509-1580) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#49552 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Armillar Sphere in a circle of dots
Comment
Currency during kings João III and Sebastião reign:1 Pardau= 6 Tangas= 6 Bastardos= 360 Reais= 180 Bazarucos= 900 dinheiros
1 Soldo= 10 Dinheiros
1 Leal= 1 Bazaruco
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin ½ Leal - João III (Goa) ND (1522-1557) from Portuguese India made of Copper weighing 8 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Portuguese colonial rule in India, specifically in the region of Goa. The coin was minted during the reign of King João III of Portugal and was used for everyday transactions, providing a glimpse into the economic and monetary systems of the time.
